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FastDMG vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
FastDMG
7.0Alternative to Apple's DiskImageMounter app
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | FastDMG | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 58 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 298 | 74.0K |
| Version | 1.0.3 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 169 | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 556 |
| Open Issues | - | 174 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 23, 2024 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
FastDMG
FastDMG is a lightweight and efficient alternative to Apple's DiskImageMounter, designed for quick disk image mounting. It appeals to users who need a faster and more reliable tool for handling disk images regularly.
Mounts disk images quickly and efficiently.
Pros
- + Fast and efficient
- + Lightweight
- + Open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited installs
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates