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Opal vs Displays

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Opal

8.0
Utilities

Screen time app

Displays

8.0
Utilities

Monitor resolution and settings manager

Metric Opal Displays
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 13 21
90-day Installs 40 56
365-day Installs 159 241
Version 1.5.7 1.9.10
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.4K 93
GitHub Forks 272 28
Open Issues 89 4
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Python C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 9mo ago
First Seen Jun 29, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Opal

Opal is a screen time management app that offers detailed tracking and customizable policies. It's ideal for users seeking advanced control over their device usage.

Tracks and manages screen time with customizable policies.

Pros

  • + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license
  • + Detailed screen time tracking
  • + Integration with policy agents for customization

Cons

  • - Low installation count
  • - May appeal to a niche audience
  • - Several open issues on GitHub

Displays

Displays is a comprehensive tool for managing monitor resolution and settings, particularly useful for users with multiple monitors or those needing precise adjustments. Its unique features include advanced settings management and an intuitive user interface.

Displays allows users to manage monitor resolution and settings effectively.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple monitors for versatile setup management.
  • + Intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy adjustments.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates.

Cons

  • - Some technical challenges remain, as indicated by open GitHub issues.
  • - Limited community support and discussion.