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Spaceman vs SpotMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Spaceman

7.0
Utilities

View Spaces / Virtual Desktops in the menu bar

SpotMenu

8.0
Media & Design

Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar

Metric Spaceman SpotMenu
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 138 80
90-day Installs 463 284
365-day Installs 1.8K 981
Version 1.0 2.3.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 937 3.1K
GitHub Forks 41 189
Open Issues 37 13
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Spaceman

Spaceman offers a unique and lightweight solution for managing macOS Spaces and Virtual Desktops directly from the menu bar. Its integration with macOS and open-source nature make it appealing for users seeking a simple yet effective desktop management tool.

Spaceman displays and manages Spaces/Virtual Desktops in the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS
  • + Open-source with an MIT license for transparency
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current

Cons

  • - Critical issue with a blank window at startup
  • - Limited community support and discussion

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