Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver vs Fruit Screensaver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver

5.0

Utilities

Flip clock screensaver

Fruit Screensaver

7.5

Utilities

Screensaver of the vintage Apple logo

Metric	Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver	Fruit Screensaver
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	5.0	7.5
30-day Installs	1	2
90-day Installs	12	12
365-day Installs	35	86
Version	0.0.5	1.3.3
Auto-updates	No	No
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	236	152
GitHub Forks	22	4
Open Issues	3	4
License	—	MIT
Language	Objective-C	Swift
Last GitHub Commit	7y ago	7mo ago
First Seen	Jul 18, 2017	Jun 1, 2025

Reviews

Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver

Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver offers a unique flip clock design for macOS screensavers, displaying the current epoch time. It's a fun, niche tool for users who appreciate retro digital displays.

Displays the current epoch time in a flip clock style as a screensaver.

Pros

+ Unique flip clock design adds a retro charm to the screensaver experience.
+ Free and open-source, allowing for potential customization.
+ Serves a niche purpose well for those interested in epoch time displays.

Cons

- Inactive project with no recent updates or support.
- Does not auto-update, leaving users without new features or fixes.

Fruit Screensaver

Fruit Screensaver displays a vintage Apple logo as a screensaver, created using Swift and NSBezierPath. It's a nostalgic and visually appealing choice for macOS users who appreciate retro Apple aesthetics.

Displays a retro Apple logo as a screensaver using vector graphics.

Pros

+ Unique and nostalgic design featuring the vintage Apple logo
+ Well-crafted using Swift and vector graphics for smooth performance
+ Open-source with an MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions

Cons

- No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates
- Limited to older macOS versions (not compatible with macOS >10.15)

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