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Music MiniPlayer vs SpotMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Music MiniPlayer

6.0
Media & Design

Replica of the iTunes MiniPlayer

SpotMenu

8.0
Media & Design

Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar

Metric Music MiniPlayer SpotMenu
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 80
90-day Installs 13 219
365-day Installs 65 1.0K
Version 1.13 2.3.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars — 3.1K
GitHub Forks — 189
Open Issues — 13
License — MIT
Language — Swift
Last GitHub Commit — 7mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Music MiniPlayer

Music MiniPlayer is a nostalgic throwback to the iTunes MiniPlayer, offering a sleek, minimal interface for music control. It appeals to users who prefer simplicity and classic design, providing essential media controls without clutter.

Controls music playback with a compact, iTunes-style interface.

Pros

  • + Minimalist and nostalgic design appealing to classic iTunes users
  • + Lightweight and efficient for basic music control
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current and functional

Cons

  • - Limited customization options
  • - No integration with modern music services
  • - Lacks queue management and advanced features

SpotMenu

SpotMenu offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify and Apple Music, providing quick access to music controls. It's ideal for users who want a seamless and efficient experience managing their music from the macOS menu bar.

Controls Spotify and Apple Music directly from the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Integrates both Spotify and Apple Music controls
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Strong community support

Cons

  • - Open issue with compatibility on M-series Macs
  • - Lacks some requested features like a favorites button