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Music Decoy vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Music Decoy
8.0Music app blocker utility
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | Music Decoy | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 57 | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 166 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 592 | 7.8K |
| Version | 1.1 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 254 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 232 |
| Open Issues | - | 55 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 2, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
Music Decoy
Music Decoy is a unique utility that prevents the Music app from launching when you press the play button. It's simple, effective, and ideal for users who prefer alternative music services like Spotify.
Blocks the Music app from launching when the play button is pressed.
Pros
- + Simple and effective solution to prevent unwanted Music app launches
- + System-wide integration for seamless functionality
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Does not support launching alternative music apps
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