Gray vs Alcove
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Gray
6.0Tool to set light or dark appearance on a per-app basis
Alcove
8.0Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
| Metric | Gray | Alcove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 401 |
| 90-day Installs | 63 | 923 |
| 365-day Installs | 269 | 3.3K |
| Version | 0.17.0 | 1.7.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.4K | 323 |
| GitHub Forks | 50 | 5 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 10 |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Dec 24, 2024 |
Reviews
Gray
Gray allows users to set light or dark mode on a per-app basis, providing a unique customization option for macOS Mojave and later. It is ideal for users who want tailored appearance settings for different applications.
Gray enables users to set the light or dark appearance for individual applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Allows per-app customization of light and dark mode
- + Free and open-source software
- + Supports macOS Mojave and later versions
Cons
- - No auto-update feature requires manual checks for updates
- - Not actively maintained, which may affect future compatibility
Alcove
Alcove adds Dynamic Island-like features to the notch area on MacBooks, enabling customizable notifications and controls. It enhances the system status area with interactive elements, benefiting users who want a more interactive and visually appealing experience.
Customizes the MacBook notch area for notifications and controls, similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
Pros
- + Customizable notch area for notifications
- + Integration with macOS notifications
- + Active development and responsive issue handling
Cons
- - Unknown license and development language
- - May be too intrusive for some users