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Nocturnal vs Jiggler
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nocturnal
6.0Simple app to toggle dark mode with one click
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
| Metric | Nocturnal | Jiggler |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 177 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 585 |
| 365-day Installs | 27 | 2.3K |
| Version | 0.3 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 145 | 312 |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 38 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 17 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 14, 2018 | Jun 16, 2014 |
Reviews
Nocturnal
Nocturnal is a simple macOS app designed to toggle dark mode with just one click, making it ideal for users who frequently switch between light and dark themes.
Toggles dark mode on macOS with a single click.
Pros
- + Quick and efficient dark mode toggle.
- + Open-source under the MIT license.
- + Well-documented GitHub repository.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Inactive development since 2018.
Jiggler
Jiggler is a lightweight macOS utility designed to keep your computer awake by preventing sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their Mac to remain active during extended periods, such as for streaming or long downloads.
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and simple design
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Recent updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions