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Mountain vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mountain
6.0Display notifications when mounting/unmounting volumes
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Mountain | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 104 | 23.0K |
| Version | 1.6.6 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 386 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 20 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Lua | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 11, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Mountain
Mountain is a lightweight macOS utility that notifies users when volumes are mounted or unmounted, making it ideal for those frequently managing external or network drives. It offers a simple yet effective solution for monitoring volume changes without requiring additional setup.
Monitors and notifies users of volume mounting and unmounting events on their system.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for monitoring volume changes.
- + Open-source with an MIT license, encouraging transparency and community contributions.
- + Integrates well with macOS, providing a seamless user experience.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality may require manual checks for updates.
- - Limited recent installs and community discussion, indicating niche adoption.
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