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Radiola vs Petrichor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Radiola

7.0
Utilities

Internet radio player for the menu bar

Petrichor

8.0
Media & Design

Offline Music Player

Metric Radiola Petrichor
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 64 123
90-day Installs 233 298
365-day Installs 857 901
Version 11.1.1 1.5.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 353 1.3K
GitHub Forks 17 51
Open Issues 10 25
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 31, 2024 Aug 25, 2025

Reviews

Radiola

Radiola is a sleek internet radio player that lives in your menu bar, offering quick access to your favorite radio stations. Its simplicity and portability make it ideal for users who want a distraction-free way to listen to internet radio.

Plays internet radio streams directly from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Simple and lightweight design with menu bar integration.
  • + Supports a wide range of internet radio stations.
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current and secure.

Cons

  • - Some users reported UI issues with blurred buttons.
  • - Lacks advanced features like playlists or offline support.

Petrichor

Petrichor is a sleek, open-source offline music player for macOS that offers a unique user experience with a focus on local file management. It's ideal for users who prefer offline music playback and appreciate a clean, intuitive interface.

Petrichor is an offline music player for macOS that allows users to manage and play their local music files.

Pros

  • + Open-source with an active community contributing to its development.
  • + Offline playback capability, ideal for users without reliable internet access.
  • + Clean and intuitive user interface designed for a pleasant user experience.

Cons

  • - Performance issues on newer macOS versions like Sonoma may affect some users.
  • - Occasional playback problems with certain MP3 files have been reported.