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Spotify - now playing vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify - now playing
7.0SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | Spotify - now playing | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 285 |
| 365-day Installs | 119 | 986 |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 216 | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 189 |
| Open Issues | 22 | 13 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| 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
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