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Beardie vs Mac Media Key Forwarder
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Beardie
8.0Control various media players with your keyboard
Mac Media Key Forwarder
7.0Media key forwarder for Apple Music and Spotify
| Metric | Beardie | Mac Media Key Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 46 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 128 |
| 365-day Installs | 66 | 704 |
| Version | 3.0.24.84.Release | 4.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 170 | 298 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 17 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 10 |
| License | — | Unlicense |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 4, 2023 | Nov 11, 2018 |
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
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.