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MidiKeys vs IINA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MidiKeys

7.0
Media & Design

Onscreen MIDI keyboard

IINA

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric MidiKeys IINA
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 7 6.9K
90-day Installs 30 18.2K
365-day Installs 178 57.6K
Version 1.9.1 1.4.2,164
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 136 44.0K
GitHub Forks 12 2.8K
Open Issues 22 2.0K
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 5, 2017

Reviews

MidiKeys

MidiKeys is a free, open-source on-screen MIDI keyboard with hotkey support, perfect for musicians and music producers looking to trigger MIDI notes directly from their Mac. Its portability and compatibility across macOS versions make it a versatile tool for creative work.

MidiKeys provides an on-screen MIDI keyboard with customizable hotkeys to trigger MIDI notes.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
  • + Hotkey support for triggering MIDI notes
  • + Compatible across multiple macOS versions

Cons

  • - Open issues with macOS Ventura and Big Sur compatibility
  • - Limited community discussion and contributions

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