Muse vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Muse
6.0AI assistant for managing tasks, projects, and long-term goals
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Muse | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 170 | 1.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 171 | 3.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 245 | 18.4K |
| Version | 4.0 | 0.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 635 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 39 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 34 | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Muse
Muse is a unique open-source Spotify and Apple Music controller with TouchBar support, offering a sleek and customizable way to manage your music on macOS. It benefits users who appreciate hands-free control and customization options for their music experience.
Muse allows users to control Spotify and Apple Music directly from their Mac's TouchBar, providing a convenient and integrated music management experience.
Pros
- + Open-source and customizable
- + Supports both Spotify and Apple Music
- + Unique integration with Mac TouchBar for hands-free control
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Inactive development since 2019
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