lo-rain vs XScreenSaver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
lo-rain
6.0App that makes it rain no matter where you are, even over your apps
XScreenSaver
8.0Screen savers
| Metric | lo-rain | XScreenSaver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 40 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 129 |
| 365-day Installs | 64 | 492 |
| Version | 1.5.2 | 6.15 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 273 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 79 |
| Open Issues | — | 22 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 18, 2014 |
Reviews
lo-rain
lo-rain is a unique macOS app that creates a rain effect overlay on your entire screen, even over open applications. It offers an interactive and visually appealing experience, perfect for users who enjoy quirky desktop enhancements or artistic effects.
Creates a rain effect on your screen, overlaying even over open windows.
Pros
- + Unique visual effect
- + Works over any window
- + Auto-updates enabled
Cons
- - Niche appeal
- - Low installs suggest possible limited interest
XScreenSaver
XScreenSaver offers a wide variety of customizable screen savers with a retro and creative flair, making it a favorite for users who enjoy unique visual effects. It has been a staple in the open-source community for years.
XScreenSaver provides a collection of screen savers for macOS, offering various visual effects and animations.
Pros
- + Extensive library of screen savers
- + Customizable settings for each saver
- + Open-source and community-driven
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some input-related bugs reported