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BeardedSpice vs Beardie
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BeardedSpice
7.0Control web-based media players with media keys
Beardie
8.0Control various media players with your keyboard
| Metric | BeardedSpice | Beardie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 19 | 3 |
| 90-day Installs | 48 | 14 |
| 365-day Installs | 203 | 69 |
| Version | 2.2.3 | 3.0.24.84.Release |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 170 |
| GitHub Forks | 267 | 5 |
| Open Issues | 401 | 13 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 15, 2014 | Apr 4, 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
Beardie
Beardie is a utility that lets you control various media players using keyboard shortcuts. It supports services like Spotify, Apple Music, and more, making it ideal for power users who prefer hands-free media control.
Controls media players via keyboard shortcuts.
Pros
- + Keyboard shortcuts for media control
- + Supports multiple media services
- + Active development
Cons
- - Limited installs
- - Open issues exist
- - Unknown license