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Blankie vs Background Music

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Blankie

8.0
Media & Design

Ambient sound mixer for creating custom soundscapes

Background Music

7.0
Utilities

Audio utility

Metric Blankie Background Music
Category Media & Design Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 46 1.6K
90-day Installs 127 4.8K
365-day Installs 529 23.0K
Version 1.0.13 0.4.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 279 18.7K
GitHub Forks 6 748
Open Issues 25 523
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language Swift C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen May 14, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Blankie

Blankie is a unique ambient sound mixer for creating custom soundscapes, ideal for relaxation, sleep, or focus. It offers a variety of sounds and customization options, making it a versatile tool for users seeking personalized audio environments.

Blankie allows users to mix and customize ambient sounds to create personal soundscapes for relaxation or focus.

Pros

  • + Unique and versatile tool for creating custom ambient soundscapes
  • + Inspired by popular sleep apps, offering a familiar and effective experience
  • + Available on multiple platforms, including Mac App Store

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may be inconvenient for some users
  • - No mention of cross-platform sync or additional features like sleep tracking

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