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Jukebox vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Jukebox
6.0Menu bar song viewer
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Jukebox | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 11 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 45 | 23.0K |
| Version | 0.9.5 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 258 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 23 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 23 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Jukebox
Jukebox is a macOS app that displays the currently playing song in the menu bar, offering a quick glance at your music without opening the music app. It supports multiple music apps and is open source, appealing to users who value transparency and customization.
Jukebox shows the currently playing song in the menu bar and provides quick access to music controls.
Pros
- + Quick access to music info and controls from the menu bar
- + Supports multiple music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, and more
- + Open-source with aMIT license, allowing for customization and contribution
Cons
- - No auto-updates, which may lead to outdated features or security issues
- - Inactive development since 2022, with unresolved issues like crashes and permissions problems
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