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FStream vs TIDAL

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

FStream

6.0
Media & Design

WebRadio listener/recorder software

TIDAL

7.0
Media & Design

Music streaming service with high fidelity sound and hi-def video quality

Metric FStream TIDAL
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 220
90-day Installs 11 752
365-day Installs 100 3.2K
Version 1.4.9 2.41.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 209 2.8K
GitHub Forks 53 279
Open Issues 33 114
License ISC GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript Haskell
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 11mo ago
First Seen Sep 30, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

FStream

FStream is a specialized WebRadio listener and recorder that offers a clean interface for streaming and saving audio content. It appeals to users who want to consume and archive online radio streams without additional complexity.

FStream allows users to listen to and record WebRadio streams.

Pros

  • + Specialized for WebRadio streaming and recording
  • + Clean and user-friendly interface
  • + Functional despite limited recent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community engagement and discussion
  • - Security concerns in older versions

TIDAL

TIDAL is a premium music streaming service offering high-fidelity sound and HD video quality, catering to audiophiles and music enthusiasts seeking an exceptional listening experience.

Streams music with high-fidelity sound and HD video quality.

Pros

  • + High-quality audio and video streaming experience
  • + Active developer community with significant GitHub engagement
  • + Appeals to niche markets like live coding and music production

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges
  • - Limited mainstream community discussion on platforms like Reddit