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Focus@Will vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Focus@Will
6.0Personalised focus music
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Focus@Will | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 11 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 31 | 23.0K |
| Version | 3.4.0 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 748 |
| Open Issues | — | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 24, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Focus@Will
Focus@Will offers personalized focus music designed to enhance concentration. It uses neuroscience-based tracks tailored to individual preferences, helping users stay focused during work or study. Ideal for professionals, students, and anyone needing concentration support.
Focus@Will provides personalized, neuroscience-based music to help users concentrate.
Pros
- + Personalized focus music tailored to individual preferences
- + Backed by neuroscience research to enhance concentration
- + Integration with various productivity tools and platforms
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and recent mentions
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