GitGrid vs Scout

GitGrid is the companion app for the GitGrid LED display, a physical 64x32 LED matrix that shows your GitHub contribution graph in real time. No accounts. No subscriptions. No cloud services. Just plug in, pair, and go. FEATURES • Guided step-by-step setup — pair, configure WiFi, set your username, done • Bluetooth Low Energy pairing — no captive portals or serial consoles • WiFi network scanner — pick your network from a list, no typing SSIDs • GitHub username validation — confirms your profile exists before sending to the device, with avatar preview • Show/hide password toggle for easy WiFi entry • Device status & diagnostics — see WiFi signal strength, last data refresh, and error details • Human-readable error messages — "WiFi password incorrect," "Username not found," with suggested fixes • Reconfigure anytime — change your WiFi or GitHub username without starting over • Auto-reconnect — the app remembers your device and reconnects when in range • Dark mode support — matches your system theme WHAT IS GITGRID? GitGrid is a physical LED display for developers who want to show off their GitHub contribution history as a living piece of desk or wall art. The display auto-refreshes throughout the day so your latest commits always appear. No GitHub login or token required, just your public username. REQUIREMENTS • A GitGrid LED display (sold separately) • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capable device • 2.4GHz WiFi network • A public GitHub profile

Scout is a native iOS client for the Gemini protocol; a lightweight, text-first alternative to the modern web built around simplicity, privacy, and content. No ads. No trackers. No JavaScript. Just pages written by real people, served fast. Features - Browse any Gemini capsule with full text/gemini rendering - Navigate with back/forward history and bookmarks - Handle input prompts for interactive capsules - TOFU (Trust On First Use) certificate verification for privacy-respecting security - Client certificate support for authenticated capsules - Media viewing and saving support - Clean and minimal styles