SlimHUD vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SlimHUD
7.0Replacement for the volume, brightness and keyboard backlight HUDs
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | SlimHUD | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 968 |
| 90-day Installs | 69 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 341 | 10.9K |
| Version | 1.5.3 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 461 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 12 | 134 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 5 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SlimHUD
SlimHUD is a sleek replacement for macOS's default volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight HUDs, offering customization and a cleaner interface. It's ideal for users seeking a more refined and visually appealing system interaction experience.
SlimHUD replaces the standard macOS HUDs for volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with customizable, minimalist overlays.
Pros
- + Customizable and minimalist interface
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Lightweight and efficient
Cons
- - Potential for HUD overlap with other system elements
- - Occasional conflicts with macOS default HUDs
Lunar
Lunar is a macOS utility that provides adaptive brightness and volume control for external displays, making it ideal for users with multiple monitors. Its automatic adjustments based on ambient light and preferences enhance productivity and comfort.
Lunar automatically adjusts brightness and volume for external displays based on ambient light and user settings.
Pros
- + Actively developed with strong community support
- + Effective adaptive brightness and volume control
- + Seamless integration with macOS
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit its user base
- - Potential learning curve for new users