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Nocturnal vs Nightfall
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nocturnal
6.0Simple app to toggle dark mode with one click
Nightfall
8.0Menu bar utility for toggling dark mode
| Metric | Nocturnal | Nightfall |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 32 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 114 |
| 365-day Installs | 25 | 485 |
| Version | 0.3 | 3.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 145 | 557 |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 11 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 3 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 14, 2018 | Mar 15, 2020 |
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.
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