Blurred vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Blurred
7.0Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Blurred | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 35 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 91 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 318 | 23.0K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 25 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 22, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Blurred
Blurred is a macOS utility that helps reduce distractions by dimming inactive windows, allowing users to focus better on their tasks. It's particularly useful for those who work in environments with multiple open applications or windows. The app offers customizable blur settings, making it a versatile tool for enhancing productivity.
Blurred dims the background or inactive content on the screen to help users concentrate on the active window.
Pros
- + Reduces distractions by dimming inactive windows
- + Improves focus on the task at hand
- + Customizable blur settings for personal preference
Cons
- - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for updates
- - Open issues such as inability to blur Finder windows and conflicts with webcam usage remain unresolved
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