Mac Media Key Forwarder vs IINA
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mac Media Key Forwarder
7.0Media key forwarder for iTunes and Spotify
IINA
8.0Free and open-source media player
| Metric | Mac Media Key Forwarder | IINA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 41 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 174 | 18.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 763 | 57.6K |
| Version | 3.1.2 | 1.4.2,164 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 298 | 44.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 17 | 2.8K |
| Open Issues | 10 | 2.0K |
| License | Unlicense | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 11, 2018 | Jan 5, 2017 |
Reviews
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.
IINA
IINA is a modern, free, and open-source media player for macOS that supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio. It offers a sleek design, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with macOS, making it ideal for users seeking high-quality video playback.
IINA is a media player that supports a wide range of video formats and modern video features, designed specifically for macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Modern and sleek design
- + Supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Some bugs, particularly with HDR on newer Mac chips
- - Lacks Airplay functionality