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Beardie vs Volume Control
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Beardie
8.0Control various media players with your keyboard
Volume Control
7.0Control the volume of Apple Music and Spotify using keyboard volume keys
| Metric | Beardie | Volume Control |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 10 |
| 90-day Installs | 14 | 18 |
| 365-day Installs | 69 | 55 |
| Version | 3.0.24.84.Release | 2.2.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 170 | 264 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 10 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 11 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 6mo 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
Volume Control
Volume Control is a niche utility that enables users to adjust the volume of Apple Music and Spotify using keyboard volume keys, offering a seamless integration for those who prefer hands-free volume adjustments.
Controls the volume of Apple Music and Spotify via keyboard volume keys.
Pros
- + Seamless keyboard volume control for popular music services
- + Supports major macOS versions with active issue resolution
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency and customization
Cons
- - Limited user base as evidenced by low 30-day installs
- - Historical compatibility issues, though resolved