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Resolutionator vs MonitorControl

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Resolutionator

7.0
Utilities

Use any of your display's available resolutions

MonitorControl

8.5
Utilities

Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume

Metric Resolutionator MonitorControl
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.5
30-day Installs 10 2.9K
90-day Installs 45 8.6K
365-day Installs 196 30.2K
Version 2.4 4.3.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 32.6K
GitHub Forks 938
Open Issues 18
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Resolutionator

Resolutionator simplifies switching between display resolutions, offering a user-friendly interface for managing multiple resolutions, ideal for users needing flexibility in their workspace.

Resolutionator allows users to switch between display resolutions effortlessly.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface for switching resolutions
  • + Supports multiple displays and resolutions
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current

Cons

  • - Low installs suggest niche appeal
  • - Limited recent community engagement

MonitorControl

MonitorControl is a macOS app that allows users to control external monitor brightness and volume, providing a seamless experience as if using a native Apple display. It supports keyboard shortcuts and displays native macOS OSDs, making it a must-have for users with external monitors.

Controls brightness and volume of external monitors using keyboard shortcuts or custom commands, displaying native macOS OSDs.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing a native experience.
  • + Supports multiple monitors and customizable shortcuts.
  • + Actively maintained with a strong community and regular updates.
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license.
  • + Strong community support and responsive developers.

Cons

  • - Some compatibility issues with older macOS versions or specific hardware, though resolved.
  • - Limited to macOS, requiring different solutions for other platforms.