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NativeDisplayBrightness vs Vivid
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NativeDisplayBrightness
6.0Vivid
7.0Adaptive brightness for displays
| Metric | NativeDisplayBrightness | Vivid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 42 |
| 90-day Installs | 33 | 101 |
| 365-day Installs | 67 | 353 |
| Version | 0.0.5 | 2.18.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 397 | 2.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 74 | 99 |
| Open Issues | 26 | 24 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2017 | Apr 18, 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
Vivid
Vivid offers adaptive brightness control for macOS displays, automatically adjusting based on ambient light and usage. It benefits users seeking seamless brightness management without manual adjustments.
Automatically adjusts display brightness based on ambient light and usage patterns.
Pros
- + Provides automatic brightness adjustments for user convenience.
- + Helps reduce eye strain by adapting to lighting conditions.
- + Possibly offers customization options for brightness settings.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Limited installs suggest it may not be widely adopted.