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kmbmpdc vs SpotMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

kmbmpdc

6.0
Utilities

SpotMenu

8.0
Media & Design

Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar

Metric kmbmpdc SpotMenu
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 86
90-day Installs 1 283
365-day Installs 23 990
Version 2.0.1 2.3.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 48 3.1K
GitHub Forks 6 189
Open Issues 6 13
License Apache-2.0 MIT
Language Swift Swift
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.

SpotMenu

SpotMenu offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify and Apple Music, providing quick access to music controls. It's ideal for users who want a seamless and efficient experience managing their music from the macOS menu bar.

Controls Spotify and Apple Music directly from the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Integrates both Spotify and Apple Music controls
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Strong community support

Cons

  • - Open issue with compatibility on M-series Macs
  • - Lacks some requested features like a favorites button