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Nocturnal vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nocturnal
6.0Simple app to toggle dark mode with one click
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | Nocturnal | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 1.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 25 | 11.2K |
| Version | 0.3 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 145 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 244 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 36 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 14, 2018 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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.
KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a lightweight macOS app designed to prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active, such as developers or content creators working on time-sensitive tasks.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient, doesn't consume significant resources.
- + Works reliably in clamshell mode, useful for laptop users.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.
Cons
- - Some older macOS versions had compatibility issues, though these are resolved.
- - Lacks advanced features compared to alternatives.