Nocturnal vs Caffeine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nocturnal
6.0Dimness and night shift menu bar app
Caffeine
8.0Utility that prevents the system from going to sleep
| Metric | Nocturnal | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 3.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 16 | 8.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 63 | 25.7K |
| Version | 1.1.1 | 1.1.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 321 | 212 |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 31 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 2 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 9, 2020 | Mar 10, 2012 |
Reviews
Nocturnal
Nocturnal is a macOS menu bar app that offers manual control over screen brightness and color temperature, ideal for users who need to adjust their display settings at night or during specific times. Its key features include manual dimming and a night shift schedule, making it beneficial for those seeking better screen comfort in low-light conditions.
Nocturnal allows users to adjust their screen brightness and color temperature through a menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Manual control over brightness and color temperature
- + Ability to schedule dimming preferences
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
Caffeine
Caffeine is a simple utility that prevents your Mac from going to sleep, ideal for developers or users needing sustained system activity for tasks like streaming or downloads.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Simple and effective functionality
- + Runs in the background without a UI
- + Open-source under the MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Minimalist interface may not appeal to all users