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Beamer vs YouTube Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Beamer
6.0Desktop casting/streaming app for Apple TV and Chromecast
YouTube Music
6.0App wrapper for music.youtube.com
| Metric | Beamer | YouTube Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 36 | 144 |
| 90-day Installs | 98 | 422 |
| 365-day Installs | 415 | 1.8K |
| Version | 4.2.0 | 1.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.6K | 2.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 154 | 199 |
| Open Issues | 118 | 109 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | TeX | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 27, 2018 |
Reviews
Beamer
Beamer is a desktop casting and streaming application designed for Apple TV and Chromecast, offering a user-friendly interface for content sharing. It benefits users who frequently stream or cast media from their Mac to compatible devices.
Beamer allows users to cast content from their Mac to Apple TV and Chromecast devices.
Pros
- + Compatible with Apple TV and Chromecast for seamless streaming.
- + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current and secure.
- + User-friendly interface for easy content sharing.
Cons
- - Lack of community discussion or reviews.
- - GitHub repository is unrelated to the app, causing potential confusion.
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is a macOS app wrapper for music.youtube.com, offering a desktop interface for YouTube Music. It benefits users looking for a dedicated app experience for YouTube Music, integrating with macOS features.
Provides a desktop application interface for YouTube Music streaming service.
Pros
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem
- + Auto-updates for the latest features and fixes
Cons
- - Some functional issues reported by users, such as media key problems
- - Open issues may indicate areas needing improvement