Mac Media Key Forwarder vs SpotMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Mac Media Key Forwarder

7.0

Utilities

Media key forwarder for iTunes and Spotify

SpotMenu

8.0

Media & Design

Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar

Metric	Mac Media Key Forwarder	SpotMenu
Category	Utilities	Media & Design
AI Score	7.0	8.0
30-day Installs	41	80
90-day Installs	174	284
365-day Installs	763	981
Version	3.1.2	2.3.0
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	298	3.1K
GitHub Forks	17	189
Open Issues	10	13
License	Unlicense	MIT
Language	Objective-C	Swift
Last GitHub Commit	1y ago	2mo ago
First Seen	Nov 11, 2018	Aug 9, 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.

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

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