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BeardedSpice vs Mac Media Key Forwarder
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BeardedSpice
7.0Control web-based media players with media keys
Mac Media Key Forwarder
7.0Media key forwarder for Apple Music and Spotify
| Metric | BeardedSpice | Mac Media Key Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 45 |
| 90-day Installs | 53 | 122 |
| 365-day Installs | 203 | 702 |
| Version | 2.2.3 | 4.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 298 |
| GitHub Forks | 267 | 17 |
| Open Issues | 401 | 10 |
| License | — | Unlicense |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 15, 2014 | Nov 11, 2018 |
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
Mac Media Key Forwarder
Mac Media Key Forwarder is a utility that enables control of iTunes and Spotify via keyboard media keys, making it ideal for users who rely on these services and prefer keyboard shortcuts for media management.
Forwards media keys to control music playback in iTunes and Spotify.
Pros
- + Provides essential functionality for controlling music apps via keyboard media keys.
- + Open-source and available on GitHub, fostering community contributions.
- + Moderate community traction with a decent number of stars and forks.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-updates, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - Open issues, including compatibility with newer macOS versions and occasional software hangs.