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Reflex vs Permute

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Reflex

8.0
Media & Design

Media key forwarder for Music (iTunes) and Spotify

Permute

7.0
Media & Design

Converts and edits video, audio or image files

Metric Reflex Permute
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 24 119
90-day Installs 67 404
365-day Installs 174 2.0K
Version 2.0 3.14.7,4012
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 28.2K 59
GitHub Forks 1.7K 43
Open Issues 258 28
License Apache-2.0 BSD-2-Clause
Language Python Python
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 7mo 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.

Permute

Permute is a versatile macOS app for converting and editing video, audio, and image files, offering advanced features and customization options. It benefits users who need precise control over media processing tasks.

Permute converts and edits video, audio, or image files with advanced customization options.

Pros

  • + Open-source and actively maintained
  • + Provides auto-updates for convenience
  • + GitHub repository shows active development

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion
  • - Update rejection incident in 2022