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Beardie vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Beardie
8.0Control various media players with your keyboard
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | Beardie | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 80 |
| 90-day Installs | 14 | 284 |
| 365-day Installs | 69 | 981 |
| Version | 3.0.24.84.Release | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 170 | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 189 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 13 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| 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
SpotMenu
SpotMenu offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify and Apple Music, providing quick access to music controls. It's ideal for users who want a seamless and efficient experience managing their music from the macOS menu bar.
Controls Spotify and Apple Music directly from the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Integrates both Spotify and Apple Music controls
- + Auto-updates keep the app current
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Strong community support
Cons
- - Open issue with compatibility on M-series Macs
- - Lacks some requested features like a favorites button