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Nuage vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nuage
6.0Free and open-source SoundCloud client
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Nuage | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 26 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 87 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 443 | 23.0K |
| Version | 0.0.9 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 440 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 11 | 523 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Nuage
Nuage is a free and open-source SoundCloud client for macOS, offering a native experience with modern SwiftUI design. It provides a dedicated music listening experience and appeals to macOS users who prefer a SoundCloud app over browser usage.
Nuage is a native SoundCloud client that allows users to play, manage, and discover music directly from SoundCloud on macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source, appealing to developers and transparency-focused users.
- + Modern SwiftUI design offering a native macOS experience.
- + Direct integration with SoundCloud for seamless music management.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
- - Limited community discussion, which may hinder troubleshooting and support.
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