SlimHUD vs volumeHUD
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SlimHUD
7.0Replacement for the volume, brightness and keyboard backlight HUDs
volumeHUD
8.0Bring back the pre-Tahoe volume and brightness HUDs
| Metric | SlimHUD | volumeHUD |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 37 |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 37 |
| 365-day Installs | 211 | 37 |
| Version | 1.5.3 | 3.3.4 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 461 | 367 |
| GitHub Forks | 12 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 21 | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 2, 2026 |
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
volumeHUD
volumeHUD brings back the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs, offering a nostalgic UI experience. It's ideal for users who prefer the older design and functionality.
Restores the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs.
Pros
- + Unique nostalgic UI experience
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs