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MediaMate vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MediaMate
7.0UI replacement for volume, brightness and now playing controls
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | MediaMate | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 54 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 140 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 808 | 23.0K |
| Version | 3.8.3,319 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 127 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 28, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
MediaMate
MediaMate enhances macOS with a sleek iOS-style UI for volume, brightness, and now playing controls, offering a polished experience for users seeking aesthetic and functional improvements.
Replaces default macOS controls with a modern, customizable HUD interface.
Pros
- + Sleek and modern iOS-style UI for system controls
- + Good integration with macOS, allowing customization
- + Auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Past stability issues with Now Playing and brightness controls
- - Limited community support and third-party contributions
Background Music
Background Music is a macOS utility that automatically pauses your music and allows you to set individual app volumes, benefiting users who need background audio management.
Automates background music management and system audio recording.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + System-wide volume control and recording features
- + Automatically pauses music for productivity
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security or compatibility
- - High number of open issues suggests potential instability