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Ace Link vs Moonlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ace Link
7.0Menu bar app for playing Ace Stream video streams in an external media player
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
| Metric | Ace Link | Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Games |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 83 | 992 |
| 90-day Installs | 283 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 8.7K |
| Version | 2.1.0 | 6.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 866 | 16.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 53 | 993 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 511 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 21, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Ace Link
Ace Link is a menu bar app that enables users to play Ace Stream video streams through external media players. It's ideal for those who frequently use Ace Stream and prefer a convenient, integrated solution on macOS.
Ace Link allows users to play Ace Stream video streams in external media players via a menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to Ace Stream content.
- + Supports popular external media players, offering flexibility in how users consume content.
- + Open-source under the MIT license, promoting transparency and community contribution.
Cons
- - Relies on Docker and external media players, which may complicate setup for some users.
- - Some users have reported bugs, such as streams stopping prematurely or compatibility issues with newer hardware.
Moonlight
Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.
Streams games from a remote server to your device.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some ongoing issues on macOS