Lighting vs Caffeine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lighting
7.0Tool to control LIFX lights via a Notification Center widget
Caffeine
10.0Utility that prevents the system from going to sleep
| Metric | Lighting | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 135 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 367 |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 1.4K |
| Version | 1.1.7 | 1.6.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 109 | 17.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 1.7K |
| Open Issues | 9 | 1 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 19, 2015 | Jan 17, 2024 |
Reviews
Lighting
Lighting allows users to control LIFX smart lights directly from the macOS Notification Center. It offers a quick and convenient way to adjust lighting settings without opening additional apps, making it ideal for LIFX users seeking seamless integration.
Controls LIFX smart lights via a Notification Center widget on macOS.
Pros
- + Quick access via Notification Center widget
- + Supports popular LIFX smart lighting system
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license for transparency
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development since 2019
Caffeine
Caffeine is a macOS utility that prevents the system from entering sleep mode, making it ideal for developers and users needing prolonged system activity. It integrates seamlessly with macOS and offers a simple yet effective solution for maintaining system wakefulness.
Caffeine prevents the system from going to sleep.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Strong community and developer support
Cons
- - Basic user interface
- - Java-based may not appeal to all users