DisplayBuddy
6.3#4 in monitor control software$24.99 one-timemacOSWindows
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Twinkle Tray
5.9#13 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | DisplayBuddy | Twinkle Tray |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | The Mac app can schedule presets by sunrise, sunset, time of day, charger state, or connected display, and supports macOS Shortcuts, Siri, a CLI, and MCP. | It supports brightness adjustments by time of day or when the computer is idle. |
| Monitor controls | It can control brightness, contrast, built-in speaker volume, input source, resolution, and rotation on supported displays. | It can control DDC/CI features including contrast, volume, and power state. |
| Privacy | Display controls and settings are processed and stored locally; optional anonymous product analytics can be disabled in the app. | The privacy policy says it collects user settings, operating system, CPU name, app version, user interactions, and estimated location through Google Analytics, with an opt-out in Settings. |
| Purpose | DisplayBuddy controls external monitor brightness, contrast, and volume from a Mac menu bar or Windows taskbar. | Twinkle Tray manages brightness levels for multiple monitors from a Windows system-tray icon. |
DisplayBuddy plans
- Personal$24.99, paid once
- Pro$29.99, paid once
- Family$49.99, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Twinkle Tray plans
- FreeFree
Pick DisplayBuddy if…
DisplayBuddy suits Mac and Windows users who want monitor controls outside a display’s own menus. Mac users who want scheduled presets or automation tools may find its additional controls useful.
Pick Twinkle Tray if…
It suits Windows users who want to adjust brightness across multiple displays, including through schedules or hotkeys. Check display and dock compatibility if your setup uses VGA, DVI, or a dock.