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QuickTune vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickTune
6.0QuickTime 7 style Apple Music controller
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | QuickTune | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 30 | 23.0K |
| Version | 7.5.1 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 33 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 748 |
| Open Issues | - | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 22, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
QuickTune
QuickTune offers a nostalgic QuickTime 7-style interface for controlling Apple Music, appealing to users who appreciate classic design elements. It provides a unique way to manage music playback with iPod-like vibes.
Controls Apple Music playback using a QuickTime 7-inspired graphical interface.
Pros
- + Nostalgic and intuitive interface reminiscent of QuickTime 7 and iPod
- + Seamless integration with Apple Music for playback control
- + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current with the latest features
Cons
- - Low installation count indicating limited adoption
- - Unknown license may raise concerns for some users
- - Potential for limited future updates given recent activity
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