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Spotify - now playing vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify - now playing
7.0Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Spotify - now playing | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 119 | 23.0K |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 216 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 22 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 6, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Spotify - now playing
Spotify - now playing offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify, allowing users to control playback and view current tracks directly from macOS. It's ideal for frequent Spotify users seeking a quick access solution.
Displays Spotify's currently playing track and controls in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Intuitive menu bar integration for quick Spotify access
- + Free and open-source with active development
- + Rich feature set including playback controls and now-playing info
Cons
- - No auto-update feature via Homebrew cask
- - Some UI issues reported by users
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