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MediaInfo vs IINA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MediaInfo

6.0
Utilities

Display file information in Finder contextual menu

IINA

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric MediaInfo IINA
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 7.0K
90-day Installs 22 18.2K
365-day Installs 126 57.7K
Version 1.7.4 1.4.2,164
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 438 44.0K
GitHub Forks 12 2.8K
Open Issues 12 2.0K
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 5, 2017

Reviews

MediaInfo

MediaInfo is a macOS Finder extension that provides quick access to file metadata directly from the contextual menu. It supports various file types, including media and documents, making it a handy tool for users who need instant file information.

Adds a contextual menu option in Finder to display detailed file information.

Pros

  • + Quick access to file metadata through Finder
  • + Supports
  • + Enhances workflow by integrating directly into the Finder

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Open issues with newer macOS versions
  • - Some user-reported bugs and compatibility problems

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