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BeardedSpice vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BeardedSpice
7.0Control web-based media players with media keys
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | BeardedSpice | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 19 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 48 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 203 | 23.0K |
| Version | 2.2.3 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 267 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 401 | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 15, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
BeardedSpice
BeardedSpice is a macOS utility that enables control of web-based media players using keyboard media keys, making it ideal for users who frequently use services like YouTube or Spotify.
Controls web-based media players via keyboard media keys.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Lightweight system impact
- + Enhances media control productivity
Cons
- - Inactive development with last commit in 2021
- - High number of open issues
Background Music
Background Music is a macOS utility that automatically pauses your music and allows you to set individual app volumes, benefiting users who need background audio management.
Automates background music management and system audio recording.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + System-wide volume control and recording features
- + Automatically pauses music for productivity
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security or compatibility
- - High number of open issues suggests potential instability