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Yam Display vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Yam Display
6.5Yet another monitor
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | Yam Display | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 968 |
| 90-day Installs | 50 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 163 | 10.9K |
| Version | 2.4.8.1 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 134 |
| Open Issues | — | 5 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo 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
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