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Jukebox vs Mac Media Key Forwarder
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Jukebox
6.0Menu bar song viewer
Mac Media Key Forwarder
7.0Media key forwarder for Apple Music and Spotify
| Metric | Jukebox | Mac Media Key Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 46 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 128 |
| 365-day Installs | 53 | 704 |
| Version | 0.9.5 | 4.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 258 | 298 |
| GitHub Forks | 23 | 17 |
| Open Issues | 23 | 10 |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 11, 2018 |
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- - No auto-updates, which may lead to outdated features or security issues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
Mac Media Key Forwarder
Mac Media Key Forwarder is a utility that enables control of iTunes and Spotify via keyboard media keys, making it ideal for users who rely on these services and prefer keyboard shortcuts for media management.
Forwards media keys to control music playback in iTunes and Spotify.
Pros
- + Provides essential functionality for controlling music apps via keyboard media keys.
- + Open-source and available on GitHub, fostering community contributions.
- + Moderate community traction with a decent number of stars and forks.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-updates, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - Open issues, including compatibility with newer macOS versions and occasional software hangs.