Stillcolor vs MonitorControl
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Stillcolor
8.0Tool to disable temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs
MonitorControl
8.5Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume
| Metric | Stillcolor | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 115 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 375 | 8.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 957 | 30.2K |
| Version | 1.1 | 4.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 32.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 33 | 938 |
| Open Issues | 14 | 18 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo 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
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.