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Spotify - now playing vs Spotify
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify - now playing
7.0Spotify
8.0Music streaming service
| Metric | Spotify - now playing | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 8.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 24.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 119 | 94.8K |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 1.2.88.483 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 216 | — |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | — |
| Open Issues | 22 | — |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | JavaScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | — |
| First Seen | Mar 6, 2019 | Oct 19, 2012 |
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
Spotify
Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts, with features like personalized playlists and recommendations. It's ideal for music enthusiasts seeking curated content and seamless listening experiences.
Provides music and podcast streaming with features like playlists and recommendations.
Pros
- + Extensive music and podcast library
- + Personalized recommendations and playlists
- + Cross-platform synchronization
Cons
- - High resource usage
- - Limited transparency in some features