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NativeDisplayBrightness vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NativeDisplayBrightness
6.0BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | NativeDisplayBrightness | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 33 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 67 | 74.1K |
| Version | 0.0.5 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 397 | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 74 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 26 | 174 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2017 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
NativeDisplayBrightness
NativeDisplayBrightness offers a native macOS interface for adjusting the brightness of external monitors, providing precise control and manual adjustments. It benefits users who need detailed brightness settings for their displays.
The app enables manual adjustment of external monitor brightness through a native macOS interface.
Pros
- + Native macOS interface for brightness control
- + Useful for precise adjustments on external monitors
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-updates available
- - Compatibility issues with macOS Catalina and some monitors
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates