Music Widget vs IINA
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Music Widget
6.0Replica of the iTunes widget for Dashboard
IINA
8.0Free and open-source media player
| Metric | Music Widget | IINA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 18.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 65 | 57.6K |
| Version | 1.29.3 | 1.4.2,164 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9 | 44.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 2.8K |
| Open Issues | 1 | 2.0K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | May 9, 2023 | Jan 5, 2017 |
Reviews
Music Widget
Music Widget is a macOS dashboard widget that replicates the iTunes experience, allowing users to control music playback directly from their desktop. It supports various media apps, making it a versatile tool for managing music on macOS.
Provides a dashboard widget for media control, supporting multiple music apps.
Pros
- + Works with any media app for versatile music control
- + Auto-updates for ease of use
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency
Cons
- - Limited updates and community activity
- - Basic UI with room for improvement
IINA
IINA is a modern, free, and open-source media player for macOS that supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio. It offers a sleek design, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with macOS, making it ideal for users seeking high-quality video playback.
IINA is a media player that supports a wide range of video formats and modern video features, designed specifically for macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Modern and sleek design
- + Supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Some bugs, particularly with HDR on newer Mac chips
- - Lacks Airplay functionality