Lighting vs f.lux
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lighting
7.0Tool to control LIFX lights via a Notification Center widget
f.lux
7.0Screen colour temperature controller
| Metric | Lighting | f.lux |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 310 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 1.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 4.0K |
| Version | 1.1.7 | 42.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 109 | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 190 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 12 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
f.lux
f.lux is a screen color temperature controller that adjusts your display to match the time of day, reducing eye strain and improving sleep. It's a popular tool for users who work on computers late at night.
f.lux adjusts your screen's color temperature based on the time of day to mimic natural lighting.
Pros
- + Reduces eye strain and improves sleep by adjusting screen color temperature
- + Available on multiple platforms including macOS and Windows
- + Long-standing and trusted tool with a strong user base
Cons
- - Inactive development since 2018
- - iOS version no longer available
- - Unknown license status