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Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver vs Simple Clock Screensaver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver
5.0Flip clock screensaver
Simple Clock Screensaver
6.5Simple analogue clock screensaver written entirely in Swift
| Metric | Epoch Flip Clock Screensaver | Simple Clock Screensaver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 3 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 9 |
| 365-day Installs | 27 | 56 |
| Version | 0.0.5 | 1.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 236 | 156 |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 15 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 2 |
| License | — | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Jul 18, 2017 | Feb 18, 2023 |
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.
Simple Clock Screensaver
Simple Clock Screensaver offers a minimalist analogue clock design for macOS, ideal for those seeking an elegant and easy-to-read screensaver. It supports themes for customization and is built with Swift.
Displays a simple analogue clock on the screen when active, with support for themes.
Pros
- + Elegant and minimalist design
- + Supports themes for customization
- + Open-source with a BSD-3-Clause license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low install count indicating limited popularity
- - Notarization issue may cause compatibility problems