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Beardie vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Beardie
8.0Control various media players with your keyboard
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Beardie | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 14 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 69 | 23.0K |
| Version | 3.0.24.84.Release | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 170 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 4, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
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