Netflix vs IINA
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Netflix
6.0Third-party app to use Netflix outside the browser
IINA
8.0Free and open-source media player
| Metric | Netflix | IINA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 34 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 119 | 18.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 634 | 57.6K |
| Version | 1.0.5 | 1.4.2,164 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 243 | 44.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 20 | 2.8K |
| Open Issues | 4 | 2.0K |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 5, 2017 |
Reviews
Netflix
A lightweight macOS app that offers a desktop experience for Netflix, bypassing the browser. Built with Swift, it's ideal for users who prefer a native application for streaming.
Provides a native macOS interface for browsing and watching Netflix content.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient desktop experience for Netflix
- + Open-source with a BSD-2-Clause license for transparency
- + Built using Swift, offering a modern macOS feel
Cons
- - No updates since 2021, potentially outdated
- - Lacks modern features like Picture-in-Picture
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