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- PROS: Lots of fun effects, Everything from backgrounds to accessories, More free effects on the developer site
- CONS: Effects are poorly positioned, Resizing images often results in a black screen
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- PROS: Lots of different effects, Easy to access and install, Works with both iChat and Photo Booth
- CONS: Many effects are poorly designed
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- PROS: Easy to install, 56 different effects
- CONS: Crashes sometimes in 64 bit mode
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- PROS: Full integration with OS X features, such as AppleScript and Spotlight, Integration with Apple apps such as Address Book, iCal, iChat and iTunes , Programmable hot keys
- CONS: May prove more hassle than it's worth with older devices, Takes some time to sync individual apps, Not compatible with all Bluetooth devices
- PROS: View chat history, iChat doesn't need to be launched, Search by buddy, date or keyword
- CONS: Not that easy to browse through
- PROS: Up to 36 different effects, Integrates instantly with PhotoBooth and iChat
- CONS: Most effects aren't radically different from PhotoBooth's, Requires payment to upgrade
- PROS: Built in audio and video player, Share by mail or iChat
- CONS: No browser view, Can't view both feeds and entries
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- PROS: Loads of effects, Appears at bottom of iChat interface
- CONS: Can't add effects directly from the interface, Can be unstable
- PROS: Adds hundreds of new functionalities to iChat, Includes Growl support, All contacts grouped into one contacts pane, Free to use
- CONS: Still doesn't feel quite as slick as Adium, No off the record messaging
- PROS: Display animated status, Very simple to use, Communicates with other apps, Display iTunes songs
- CONS: Limited to iChat
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- PROS: Wide choice
- CONS: Some look outdated
- PROS: Takes the stress out of network switching, Easy to configure different profiles
- CONS: No instructions on how to configure DNS and SMTP
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ManyCam | 5.5 | 3535 | 7.1 | Windows, Mac |
| 2 | More iChat Effects | 2.0.5 | 37 | 6.6 | Mac |
| 3 | BluePhoneElite | 2.2.8 | 33 | 6.1 | Mac |
| 4 | More iChat Smileys | 3.1.1 | 46 | 5.9 | Mac |
| 5 | CatEye | 1.002 | 29 | 5.2 | Mac |