Nocturnal vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nocturnal
6.0Dimness and night shift menu bar app
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | Nocturnal | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 14.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 16 | 41.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 63 | 122.3K |
| Version | 1.1.1 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 321 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 17 | 25 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 9, 2020 | Jun 23, 2020 |
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
Stats
Stats is a sleek macOS menu bar system monitor that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Its customizable interface and ability to display multiple metrics make it ideal for tech-savvy users who want quick access to system statistics without launching additional apps.
Monitors and displays system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to system stats
- + Real-time monitoring of multiple system metrics
- + Customizable interface allows users to display preferred statistics
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Has experienced past stability issues, though these are now resolved
- - Limited customization options for some users