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Spotify - now playing vs Jukebox
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify - now playing
7.0Jukebox
6.0Menu bar song viewer
| Metric | Spotify - now playing | Jukebox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 2 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 10 |
| 365-day Installs | 119 | 45 |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 0.9.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 216 | 258 |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 23 |
| Open Issues | 22 | 23 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 4y 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
Jukebox
Jukebox is a macOS app that displays the currently playing song in the menu bar, offering a quick glance at your music without opening the music app. It supports multiple music apps and is open source, appealing to users who value transparency and customization.
Jukebox shows the currently playing song in the menu bar and provides quick access to music controls.
Pros
- + Quick access to music info and controls from the menu bar
- + Supports multiple music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, and more
- + Open-source with aMIT license, allowing for customization and contribution
Cons
- - No auto-updates, which may lead to outdated features or security issues
- - Inactive development since 2022, with unresolved issues like crashes and permissions problems