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Cumulus vs IINA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Cumulus

6.0
Media & Design

SoundCloud player that lives in the menu bar

IINA

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric Cumulus IINA
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 6.9K
90-day Installs 5 18.3K
365-day Installs 37 57.8K
Version 0.10.1 1.4.2,164
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.5K 44.0K
GitHub Forks 119 2.8K
Open Issues 36 2.0K
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Sep 16, 2015 Jan 5, 2017

Reviews

Cumulus

Cumulus is a compact, menu-bar-based SoundCloud player ideal for users seeking a minimalist music experience. It offers essential playback controls and integrates seamlessly into macOS, benefiting SoundCloud enthusiasts who prefer a distraction-free listening environment.

Cumulus is a macOS app that allows users to play SoundCloud content directly from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and unobtrusive design integrates well with macOS.
  • + Ideal for SoundCloud users who want quick access to their music without launching a full application.
  • + Offers essential playback controls and menu bar integration.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates and recent development activity may concern users.
  • - Minimal community discussion and support for the app.

IINA

IINA is a modern, free, and open-source media player for macOS that supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio. It offers a sleek design, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with macOS, making it ideal for users seeking high-quality video playback.

IINA is a media player that supports a wide range of video formats and modern video features, designed specifically for macOS.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Modern and sleek design
  • + Supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio
  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Seamless macOS integration

Cons

  • - Some bugs, particularly with HDR on newer Mac chips
  • - Lacks Airplay functionality