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QuickTune vs Music Widget

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuickTune

6.0
Media & Design

QuickTime 7 style Apple Music controller

Music Widget

6.0
Media & Design

Replica of the iTunes widget for Dashboard

Metric QuickTune Music Widget
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 6.0
30-day Installs - 3
90-day Installs 6 23
365-day Installs 30 65
Version 7.5.1 1.29.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 33 9
GitHub Forks 4 3
Open Issues - 1
License GPL-3.0
Language Python Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 3y ago
First Seen May 22, 2024 May 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

Music Widget

Music Widget is a macOS dashboard widget that replicates the iTunes experience, allowing users to control music playback directly from their desktop. It supports various media apps, making it a versatile tool for managing music on macOS.

Provides a dashboard widget for media control, supporting multiple music apps.

Pros

  • + Works with any media app for versatile music control
  • + Auto-updates for ease of use
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency

Cons

  • - Limited updates and community activity
  • - Basic UI with room for improvement