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Grayjay desktop vs IINA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Grayjay desktop

7.0
Media & Design

Multi-platform video player

IINA

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric Grayjay desktop IINA
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 22 6.9K
90-day Installs 96 18.2K
365-day Installs 482 57.6K
Version 17 1.4.2,164
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 725 44.0K
GitHub Forks 38 2.8K
Open Issues 389 2.0K
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language C# Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 27, 2025 Jan 5, 2017

Reviews

Grayjay desktop

Grayjay is a versatile, open-source video player supporting multiple platforms, ideal for users seeking a free, cross-platform solution without subscription fees.

Grayjay is a multi-platform video player that supports various video formats and platforms, including YouTube.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Versatile video format compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - High number of open GitHub issues

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