Lighting vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lighting
7.0Tool to control LIFX lights via a Notification Center widget
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | Lighting | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 954 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 10.9K |
| Version | 1.1.7 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 109 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 134 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 5 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 1mo 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
Lunar
Lunar is a macOS utility that provides adaptive brightness and volume control for external displays, making it ideal for users with multiple monitors. Its automatic adjustments based on ambient light and preferences enhance productivity and comfort.
Lunar automatically adjusts brightness and volume for external displays based on ambient light and user settings.
Pros
- + Actively developed with strong community support
- + Effective adaptive brightness and volume control
- + Seamless integration with macOS
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit its user base
- - Potential learning curve for new users