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Mac Media Key Forwarder vs Music Decoy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mac Media Key Forwarder
7.0Media key forwarder for iTunes and Spotify
Music Decoy
8.0Music app blocker utility
| Metric | Mac Media Key Forwarder | Music Decoy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 41 | 57 |
| 90-day Installs | 174 | 166 |
| 365-day Installs | 763 | 592 |
| Version | 3.1.2 | 1.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 298 | 254 |
| GitHub Forks | 17 | 4 |
| Open Issues | 10 | - |
| License | Unlicense | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 2, 2023 |
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.
Music Decoy
Music Decoy is a unique utility that prevents the Music app from launching when you press the play button. It's simple, effective, and ideal for users who prefer alternative music services like Spotify.
Blocks the Music app from launching when the play button is pressed.
Pros
- + Simple and effective solution to prevent unwanted Music app launches
- + System-wide integration for seamless functionality
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Does not support launching alternative music apps