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RDM vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
RDM
7.0Set a Retina display to custom resolutions
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | RDM | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 58 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 208 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 882 | 74.0K |
| Version | 2.5.0 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.3K | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 84 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 43 | 174 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 10, 2021 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
RDM
RDM lets users set custom resolutions on Retina displays, offering a unique tool for those needing specific display settings. It's a niche utility that benefits users looking to optimize their display configurations.
Enables users to set custom resolutions on Retina displays.
Pros
- + Unique feature for custom display resolutions
- + Open-source nature
- + Tailored for macOS users
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Open issues may affect reliability
- - Potential confusion with RDMA technology
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates