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Vivid vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Vivid
7.0Adaptive brightness for displays
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | Vivid | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 42 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 102 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 352 | 74.0K |
| Version | 2.18.1 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.2K | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 99 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 24 | 174 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | — |
| Language | Rust | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 18, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
Vivid
Vivid offers adaptive brightness control for macOS displays, automatically adjusting based on ambient light and usage. It benefits users seeking seamless brightness management without manual adjustments.
Automatically adjusts display brightness based on ambient light and usage patterns.
Pros
- + Provides automatic brightness adjustments for user convenience.
- + Helps reduce eye strain by adapting to lighting conditions.
- + Possibly offers customization options for brightness settings.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Limited installs suggest it may not be widely adopted.
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