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SpotMenu vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | SpotMenu | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 284 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 981 | 3.2K |
| Version | 2.3.0 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.1K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 189 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature