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volumeHUD vs MediaMate
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
volumeHUD
8.0Bring back the pre-Tahoe volume and brightness HUDs
MediaMate
7.0UI replacement for volume, brightness and now playing controls
| Metric | volumeHUD | MediaMate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 37 | 32 |
| 90-day Installs | 37 | 104 |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 603 |
| Version | 3.3.4 | 3.8.4,321 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 367 | 127 |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 1 |
| Open Issues | - | 29 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 28, 2023 |
Reviews
volumeHUD
volumeHUD brings back the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs, offering a nostalgic UI experience. It's ideal for users who prefer the older design and functionality.
Restores the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs.
Pros
- + Unique nostalgic UI experience
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs
MediaMate
MediaMate enhances macOS with a sleek iOS-style UI for volume, brightness, and now playing controls, offering a polished experience for users seeking aesthetic and functional improvements.
Replaces default macOS controls with a modern, customizable HUD interface.
Pros
- + Sleek and modern iOS-style UI for system controls
- + Good integration with macOS, allowing customization
- + Auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Past stability issues with Now Playing and brightness controls
- - Limited community support and third-party contributions