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Lumen vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lumen
8.0Magic auto brightness based on screen contents
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | Lumen | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 968 |
| 90-day Installs | 71 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 363 | 10.9K |
| Version | 1.3.0 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.4K | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 56 | 134 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 5 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Lumen
Lumen automatically adjusts screen brightness based on content, enhancing comfort and battery life. It's ideal for users who want dynamic display settings without manual adjustments.
Automatically adjusts screen brightness based on the content displayed on the screen.
Pros
- + Enhances eye comfort and battery life with dynamic brightness adjustment
- + Well-maintained with active development
- + Good integration with macOS ecosystem
Cons
- - Does not support external monitors (as per historical issues)
- - Occasional crashes reported in the past
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