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QuickTune vs Music Widget
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickTune
6.0QuickTime 7 style Apple Music controller
Music Widget
6.0Replica 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