Stillcolor vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Stillcolor
8.0Tool to disable temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | Stillcolor | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 115 | 968 |
| 90-day Installs | 375 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 957 | 10.9K |
| Version | 1.1 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 33 | 134 |
| Open Issues | 14 | 5 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 3, 2025 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Stillcolor
Stillcolor is a lightweight menu bar app designed to reduce eye strain by disabling temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs. It offers a simple yet effective solution for users seeking better visual comfort.
Disables temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs through an easy-to-use menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Easily accessible via the menu bar
- + Open-source with a strong GitHub following
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with Monterey still exist
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