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Yellow Dot vs OverSight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Yellow Dot
6.0Hides privacy indicators
OverSight
7.0Monitors computer mic and webcam
| Metric | Yellow Dot | OverSight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 169 |
| 90-day Installs | 25 | 492 |
| 365-day Installs | 142 | 1.6K |
| Version | 2.6 | 2.4.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 193 | 645 |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 51 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 39 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 15, 2016 |
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
OverSight
OverSight is a privacy-focused macOS app that monitors microphone and webcam usage, alerting users in real-time. It benefits privacy-conscious individuals and those concerned about unauthorized hardware access.
Monitors the internal microphone and webcam, alerting users when they are accessed.
Pros
- + Privacy-focused monitoring of microphone and webcam usage
- + Real-time alerts for unauthorized access
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues regarding functionality and performance