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Vivid vs Displays
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Vivid
7.0Adaptive brightness for displays
Displays
8.0Monitor resolution and settings manager
| Metric | Vivid | Displays |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 42 | 21 |
| 90-day Installs | 102 | 56 |
| 365-day Installs | 352 | 241 |
| Version | 2.18.1 | 1.9.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.2K | 93 |
| GitHub Forks | 99 | 28 |
| Open Issues | 24 | 4 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 9mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 18, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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.
Displays
Displays is a comprehensive tool for managing monitor resolution and settings, particularly useful for users with multiple monitors or those needing precise adjustments. Its unique features include advanced settings management and an intuitive user interface.
Displays allows users to manage monitor resolution and settings effectively.
Pros
- + Supports multiple monitors for versatile setup management.
- + Intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy adjustments.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates.
Cons
- - Some technical challenges remain, as indicated by open GitHub issues.
- - Limited community support and discussion.