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PodcastMenu vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PodcastMenu
6.0Tool to display Overcast on the menu bar
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | PodcastMenu | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 285 |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 986 |
| Version | 1.3 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.3K | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 65 | 189 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 13 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 2mo 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
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