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Spotify4BigSur vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify4BigSur
5.0Implements a Widget for Spotify in the Notification Center
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Spotify4BigSur | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 1.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 43 | 23.0K |
| Version | 1.1 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 158 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 748 |
| Open Issues | - | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 31, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Spotify4BigSur
Spotify4BigSur offers a Spotify widget for macOS Big Sur's Notification Center, providing quick access to music controls. It benefits users who prefer integrating Spotify into their system notifications.
Adds a Spotify widget to the macOS Notification Center for quick access to music controls.
Pros
- + Integrates Spotify into the Notification Center for easy access.
- + Open-source with a MIT license, allowing modifications.
- + Developed using Swift, a modern programming language.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Inactive development since 2021, potentially missing newer features.
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