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MediaMate vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MediaMate
7.0UI replacement for volume, brightness and now playing controls
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | MediaMate | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 54 | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 140 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 808 | 7.8K |
| Version | 3.8.3,319 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 127 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 232 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 55 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 28, 2023 | Aug 7, 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
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming