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PodcastMenu vs Spaceman

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PodcastMenu

6.0
Utilities

Tool to display Overcast on the menu bar

Spaceman

7.0
Utilities

View Spaces / Virtual Desktops in the menu bar

Metric PodcastMenu Spaceman
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 139
90-day Installs 3 465
365-day Installs 15 1.8K
Version 1.3 1.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 937
GitHub Forks 65 41
Open Issues 16 37
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

PodcastMenu

PodcastMenu adds Overcast podcast listening to your Mac's menu bar, offering quick access to your favorite podcasts. It's ideal for users who want seamless podcast management directly from their system tray.

Displays Overcast podcasts in the menu bar for quick access and management.

Pros

  • + Quick access to Overcast podcasts from the menu bar
  • + Simplifies podcast management on macOS
  • + Auto-updates for convenience

Cons

  • - No updates since 2019 may indicate limited maintenance
  • - Low recent installs suggest limited current adoption

Spaceman

Spaceman offers a unique and lightweight solution for managing macOS Spaces and Virtual Desktops directly from the menu bar. Its integration with macOS and open-source nature make it appealing for users seeking a simple yet effective desktop management tool.

Spaceman displays and manages Spaces/Virtual Desktops in the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS
  • + Open-source with an MIT license for transparency
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current

Cons

  • - Critical issue with a blank window at startup
  • - Limited community support and discussion