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Music Widget vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Music Widget
6.0Replica of the iTunes widget for Dashboard
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | Music Widget | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 80 |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 284 |
| 365-day Installs | 65 | 981 |
| Version | 1.29.3 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9 | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 189 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 13 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Kotlin | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
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