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Nightfall vs Vanilla

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Nightfall

8.0
Utilities

Menu bar utility for toggling dark mode

Vanilla

8.0
Utilities

Tool to hide menu bar icons

Metric Nightfall Vanilla
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 32 74
90-day Installs 113 254
365-day Installs 488 1.2K
Version 3.1.0 2.2,61
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 557 3.0K
GitHub Forks 11 782
Open Issues 3 31
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language Swift PHP
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 15, 2020 May 2, 2017

Reviews

Nightfall

Nightfall is a macOS menu bar utility that offers a quick and convenient way to toggle dark mode. Its key features include seamless integration into the menu bar and customizable keyboard shortcuts, making it ideal for users who frequently switch between light and dark themes. Being open-source and written in Swift adds to its appeal for developers and tech-savvy users.

Toggles dark mode directly from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Quick access to dark mode toggle via menu bar
  • + Customizable keyboard shortcuts for convenience
  • + Open-source with an MIT license, fostering community contributions
  • + Developed in Swift, ensuring modern and efficient codebase

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Previous issues with shortcut reliability and compatibility, though resolved

Vanilla

Vanilla is a macOS utility that allows users to hide menu bar icons, providing a cleaner interface. Ideal for those seeking a clutter-free experience, it offers customization for selective icon management.

Vanilla hides menu bar icons to create a cleaner interface.

Pros

  • + Enhances interface cleanliness by hiding menu bar icons
  • + Customizable to hide specific icons
  • + Strong community support and active development

Cons

  • - Potential interference with certain applications
  • - May require setup for optimal use