Statusfy vs Mac Media Key Forwarder
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Statusfy
6.0Spotify in the status bar
Mac Media Key Forwarder
7.0Media key forwarder for Apple Music and Spotify
| Metric | Statusfy | Mac Media Key Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 45 |
| 90-day Installs | 4 | 119 |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 701 |
| Version | 1.4.0 | 4.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 690 | 298 |
| GitHub Forks | 60 | 17 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 10 |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 11, 2018 |
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- - No auto-updates, potentially leaving users with outdated software.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.
Mac Media Key Forwarder
Mac Media Key Forwarder is a utility that enables control of iTunes and Spotify via keyboard media keys, making it ideal for users who rely on these services and prefer keyboard shortcuts for media management.
Forwards media keys to control music playback in iTunes and Spotify.
Pros
- + Provides essential functionality for controlling music apps via keyboard media keys.
- + Open-source and available on GitHub, fostering community contributions.
- + Moderate community traction with a decent number of stars and forks.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-updates, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - Open issues, including compatibility with newer macOS versions and occasional software hangs.