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Reflex vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Reflex
8.0Media key forwarder for Music (iTunes) and Spotify
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Reflex | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 24 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 67 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 174 | 23.0K |
| Version | 2.0 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 28.2K | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.7K | 748 |
| Open Issues | 258 | 523 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 25, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Reflex
Reflex is a media key forwarder that allows users to control Spotify or Apple Music from any media key source, offering seamless integration and simplicity. It's ideal for those seeking a lightweight solution for cross-app media control.
Forwards media keys between applications, enabling control of Spotify or Apple Music from any media key source.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient media key forwarding.
- + Seamless integration with popular music platforms.
- + Strong community and developer support.
Cons
- - Manual updates required as it doesn't auto-update.
- - Limited to macOS, restricting its audience.
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