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Yam Display vs Displays

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Yam Display

6.5
Utilities

Yet another monitor

Displays

8.0
Utilities

Monitor resolution and settings manager

Metric Yam Display Displays
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 18 21
90-day Installs 50 56
365-day Installs 163 241
Version 2.4.8.1 1.9.10
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 93
GitHub Forks 28
Open Issues 4
License GPL-3.0
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 9mo ago
First Seen Oct 24, 2019 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Yam Display

Yam Display turns old iPads into external monitors, offering a cost-effective solution for extending your Mac's desktop. It's ideal for users looking to repurpose older devices without investing in new hardware.

Enables users to use their iPad as an external monitor for their Mac.

Pros

  • + Cost-effective alternative to buying a new monitor
  • + Repurposes old iPads, reducing e-waste
  • + Enhances productivity by extending desktop space

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, which may lead to compatibility issues
  • - Potential limitations compared to dedicated monitor solutions

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.