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kmbmpdc vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
kmbmpdc
6.0Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | kmbmpdc | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 1.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 1 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 23 | 23.0K |
| Version | 2.0.1 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 48 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 6 | 523 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
kmbmpdc
kmbmpdc is a macOS menu bar application designed to control Music Player Daemon (MPD). It offers a sleek interface for music management, ideal for users who prefer MPD for their audio needs.
Controls MPD through a macOS menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Integrates MPD control into the menu bar for easy access.
- + Automatically updates to keep the app current.
- + Open-source under Apache-2.0 license, promoting transparency.
Cons
- - Lacks a detailed description, making its purpose unclear to new users.
- - Some functionality issues remain unresolved.
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