Statusfy vs Jukebox
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Statusfy
6.0Spotify in the status bar
Jukebox
6.0Menu bar song viewer
| Metric | Statusfy | Jukebox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 2 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 10 |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 45 |
| Version | 1.4.0 | 0.9.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 690 | 258 |
| GitHub Forks | 60 | 23 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 23 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 4y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Statusfy
Statusfy offers a sleek, minimalist way to control Spotify directly from the macOS status bar. It displays current track information and allows quick playback controls, making it ideal for users who want a simple, always-available Spotify interface without cluttering their dock.
Controls Spotify playback and displays current track information in the macOS status bar.
Pros
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with the macOS status bar.
- + Open-source with a MIT license, encouraging community contributions.
- + Displays track information and allows playback control without launching the main Spotify app.
Cons
- - No auto-updates, potentially leaving users with outdated software.
- - Recent inactivity in development may lead to compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
Jukebox
Jukebox is a macOS app that displays the currently playing song in the menu bar, offering a quick glance at your music without opening the music app. It supports multiple music apps and is open source, appealing to users who value transparency and customization.
Jukebox shows the currently playing song in the menu bar and provides quick access to music controls.
Pros
- + Quick access to music info and controls from the menu bar
- + Supports multiple music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, and more
- + Open-source with aMIT license, allowing for customization and contribution
Cons
- - No auto-updates, which may lead to outdated features or security issues
- - Inactive development since 2022, with unresolved issues like crashes and permissions problems