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volumeHUD vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
volumeHUD
8.0Bring back the pre-Tahoe volume and brightness HUDs
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | volumeHUD | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 37 | 592 |
| 90-day Installs | 37 | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 10.0K |
| Version | 3.3.4 | 6.11.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 367 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 134 |
| Open Issues | - | 5 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
volumeHUD
volumeHUD brings back the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs, offering a nostalgic UI experience. It's ideal for users who prefer the older design and functionality.
Restores the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs.
Pros
- + Unique nostalgic UI experience
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs
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