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Yam Display vs Lunar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Yam Display

6.5
Utilities

Yet another monitor

Lunar

8.0
Utilities

Adaptive 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