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Music Remote vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Music Remote
6.0Remote application for Music.app
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Music Remote | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 8 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 25 | 23.0K |
| Version | 1.6 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 748 |
| Open Issues | — | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Music Remote
Music Remote is a macOS application that allows users to control their Music.app playback from a remote device. It offers features like play/pause, skip, and volume adjustment, making it ideal for educators or those seeking a convenient way to manage music remotely.
Enables remote control of Music.app playback on a macOS device.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Seamless integration with Music.app
- + Auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Low install count suggesting limited popularity
- - Lack of advanced features like playlist management
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