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noTunes vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
noTunes
8.0Simple application that will prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | noTunes | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.5K | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 4.2K | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 15.3K | 23.0K |
| Version | 3.5 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.5K | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 91 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 26 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
noTunes
noTunes is a simple macOS application designed to prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching, offering a straightforward solution for users who wish to avoid these apps. Its open-source nature and active community support make it a reliable tool for managing app behavior.
Prevents iTunes or Apple Music from launching on macOS.
Pros
- + Blocks Apple Music and iTunes effectively
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Simple and lightweight application
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
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