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LosslessSwitcher vs SpotMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

LosslessSwitcher

6.0
Media & Design

Lossless sample rate switcher for Apple Music

SpotMenu

8.0
Media & Design

Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar

Metric LosslessSwitcher SpotMenu
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 39 80
90-day Installs 110 284
365-day Installs 327 981
Version 2.0,2 2.3.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.8K 3.1K
GitHub Forks 122 189
Open Issues 52 13
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 6, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

LosslessSwitcher

LosslessSwitcher automatically switches lossless sample rates for Apple Music, benefiting audiophiles seeking optimal audio quality. It supports various audio devices and offers automation for seamless integration.

Automatically switches lossless sample rates for Apple Music.

Pros

  • + Automates lossless sample rate switching
  • + Supports various audio devices
  • + Open-source with active development

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
  • - No auto-update feature

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