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Spotify4BigSur vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Spotify4BigSur
5.0Implements a Widget for Spotify in the Notification Center
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | Spotify4BigSur | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 86 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 283 |
| 365-day Installs | 43 | 990 |
| Version | 1.1 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 158 | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 189 |
| Open Issues | - | 13 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| 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.
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