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Resolutionator vs BetterDisplay: catalog facts
Resolutionator	BetterDisplay
Paid Costs $3 with at least one year of updates and a perpetual license; a free trial is…	Freemium Free to download, with a Pro version offering more features.
macOS	macOS
Change resolution from the menu bar or a keyboard shortcut All connected displays in one menu	HiDPI scaling on displays macOS does not offer it for Brightness and input control for external monitors over DDC
macOS only Extra resolutions on non-Retina displays are not guaranteed	macOS only Some features require the Pro version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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