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Tune•Instructor vs SpotMenu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Tune•Instructor
6.5Menu bar control for Apple Music
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
| Metric | Tune•Instructor | SpotMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 211 |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 998 |
| Version | 3.7v5 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 189 |
| Open Issues | — | 13 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Tune•Instructor
Tune•Instructor offers a sleek menu bar control for Apple Music, providing quick access to play, pause, skip, and view current tracks. It's ideal for users seeking a convenient way to manage their music without opening the main app.
Provides menu bar controls for Apple Music, including play, pause, skip, and current track display.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar access for Apple Music controls
- + Integration with Apple Music for seamless experience
- + Lightweight and space-saving design
Cons
- - No auto-updates, indicating possible maintenance concerns
- - Limited adoption and community support
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