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Netflix vs YouTube Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Netflix
6.0Third-party app to use Netflix outside the browser
YouTube Music
6.0App wrapper for music.youtube.com
| Metric | Netflix | YouTube Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 34 | 144 |
| 90-day Installs | 119 | 422 |
| 365-day Installs | 634 | 1.8K |
| Version | 1.0.5 | 1.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 243 | 2.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 20 | 199 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 109 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 27, 2018 |
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- - No updates since 2021, potentially outdated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
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is a macOS app wrapper for music.youtube.com, offering a desktop interface for YouTube Music. It benefits users looking for a dedicated app experience for YouTube Music, integrating with macOS features.
Provides a desktop application interface for YouTube Music streaming service.
Pros
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem
- + Auto-updates for the latest features and fixes
Cons
- - Some functional issues reported by users, such as media key problems
- - Open issues may indicate areas needing improvement