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Netflix vs Aerial
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Netflix
6.0Third-party app to use Netflix outside the browser
Aerial
8.5Apple TV Aerial screensaver
| Metric | Netflix | Aerial |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 27 | 470 |
| 90-day Installs | 92 | 1.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 579 | 2.9K |
| Version | 1.0.5 | 4.0.11 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 243 | 20.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 20 | 1.1K |
| Open Issues | 4 | 71 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 10mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 27, 2015 |
Reviews
Netflix
A lightweight macOS app that offers a desktop experience for Netflix, bypassing the browser. Built with Swift, it's ideal for users who prefer a native application for streaming.
Provides a native macOS interface for browsing and watching Netflix content.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient desktop experience for Netflix
- + Open-source with a BSD-2-Clause license for transparency
- + Built using Swift, offering a modern macOS feel
Cons
- - No updates since 2021, potentially outdated
- - Lacks modern features like Picture-in-Picture
Aerial
Aerial Screensaver is a popular macOS app that showcases Apple TV's Aerial videos, offering stunning visuals and customization options. It's ideal for users seeking an engaging and high-quality screensaver experience.
Displays Apple TV Aerial videos as a screensaver on macOS.
Pros
- + Stunning visuals using Apple TV's Aerial content.
- + Customizable with various settings.
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.