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SpotMenu vs XMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
XMenu
7.0Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar
| Metric | SpotMenu | XMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 21 |
| 90-day Installs | 284 | 39 |
| 365-day Installs | 981 | 148 |
| Version | 2.3.0 | 1.9.11 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.1K | 305 |
| GitHub Forks | 189 | 29 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 2 |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Swift | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 |
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
XMenu
XMenu offers a sleek menu bar solution for quick access to files, folders, and text snippets, ideal for users seeking efficiency. Its customization options and cross-platform support enhance its utility.
XMenu provides quick access to files, folders, and text snippets from the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient file and snippet access from the menu bar
- + Customizable with support for icons and Unicode
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion