Lighting vs MonitorControl
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lighting
7.0Tool to control LIFX lights via a Notification Center widget
MonitorControl
8.5Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume
| Metric | Lighting | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 8.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 30.1K |
| Version | 1.1.7 | 4.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 109 | 32.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 938 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 18 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 2mo 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
MonitorControl
MonitorControl is a macOS app that allows users to control external monitor brightness and volume, providing a seamless experience as if using a native Apple display. It supports keyboard shortcuts and displays native macOS OSDs, making it a must-have for users with external monitors.
Controls brightness and volume of external monitors using keyboard shortcuts or custom commands, displaying native macOS OSDs.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing a native experience.
- + Supports multiple monitors and customizable shortcuts.
- + Actively maintained with a strong community and regular updates.
- + Free and open-source under MIT license.
- + Strong community support and responsive developers.
Cons
- - Some compatibility issues with older macOS versions or specific hardware, though resolved.
- - Limited to macOS, requiring different solutions for other platforms.