NativeDisplayBrightness vs MonitorControl
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NativeDisplayBrightness
6.0MonitorControl
8.5Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume
| Metric | NativeDisplayBrightness | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 33 | 8.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 67 | 30.1K |
| Version | 0.0.5 | 4.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 397 | 32.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 74 | 938 |
| Open Issues | 26 | 18 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
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.