Spotify - now playing vs IINA
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify - now playing
7.0IINA
8.0Free and open-source media player
| Metric | Spotify - now playing | IINA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 7.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 18.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 119 | 57.7K |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 1.4.2,164 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 216 | 44.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 2.8K |
| Open Issues | 22 | 2.0K |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 6, 2019 | Jan 5, 2017 |
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
IINA
IINA is a modern, free, and open-source media player for macOS that supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio. It offers a sleek design, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with macOS, making it ideal for users seeking high-quality video playback.
IINA is a media player that supports a wide range of video formats and modern video features, designed specifically for macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Modern and sleek design
- + Supports advanced video features like HDR and spatial audio
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Some bugs, particularly with HDR on newer Mac chips
- - Lacks Airplay functionality