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Yellow Dot vs BlockBlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Yellow Dot
6.0Hides privacy indicators
BlockBlock
8.0Monitors common persistence locations
| Metric | Yellow Dot | BlockBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 282 |
| 90-day Installs | 25 | 880 |
| 365-day Installs | 142 | 2.2K |
| Version | 2.6 | 2.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 193 | 765 |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 47 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 44 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 29, 2024 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Reviews
Yellow Dot
Yellow Dot is a privacy-focused macOS app that hides the yellow recording indicator in the screen corner, offering a simple solution for users concerned about surveillance. It benefits those who prioritize privacy and wish to customize their system's visual indicators.
Hides the yellow privacy indicator in the corner of the macOS screen.
Pros
- + Enhances privacy by hiding the yellow indicator
- + Simple and effective solution for privacy concerns
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
BlockBlock
BlockBlock uniquely monitors macOS persistence locations to alert users of unauthorized changes, offering a security layer for those concerned about unwanted background processes and login items.
Monitors common persistence locations on macOS to alert users when apps attempt to add persistent components.
Pros
- + Provides alerts on persistent component additions.
- + Monitors login and background items effectively.
- + Open-source with active development and community support.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Historical issues, though resolved, suggest potential for future bugs.