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Dorso vs OverSight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Dorso

8.0
Utilities

Posture monitoring app

OverSight

7.0
Security & Privacy

Monitors computer mic and webcam

Metric Dorso OverSight
Category Utilities Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 50 232
90-day Installs 167 550
365-day Installs 436 1.8K
Version 1.11.2 2.4.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.2K 645
GitHub Forks 58 51
Open Issues 9 39
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Swift Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Feb 4, 2026 Oct 15, 2016

Reviews

Dorso

Dorso is a macOS app that uses your Mac's camera to monitor your posture and blur the screen when you slouch, promoting better ergonomics without constant reminders. It's ideal for individuals who work long hours at their computers and value a privacy-focused approach to posture improvement.

Monitors posture using the Mac's camera and blurs the screen when slouching.

Pros

  • + Promotes good posture with minimal intrusion.
  • + Privacy-focused approach using local processing.
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current.

Cons

  • - Previous CPU usage issues, though resolved.
  • - Relies on the camera, which might be a privacy concern for some.

OverSight

OverSight is a privacy-focused macOS app that monitors microphone and webcam usage, alerting users in real-time. It benefits privacy-conscious individuals and those concerned about unauthorized hardware access.

Monitors the internal microphone and webcam, alerting users when they are accessed.

Pros

  • + Privacy-focused monitoring of microphone and webcam usage
  • + Real-time alerts for unauthorized access
  • + Open-source with active development

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues regarding functionality and performance