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QuickTune vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickTune
6.0QuickTime 7 style Apple Music controller
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | QuickTune | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 80 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 284 |
| 365-day Installs | 30 | 981 |
| Version | 7.5.1 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 33 | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 189 |
| Open Issues | - | 13 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Python | Swift |
| 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
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