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VOX Preferences vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VOX Preferences
6.0VOX Add-on for Apple Remote, EarPods and System Buttons
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | VOX Preferences | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 1.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 4 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 23.0K |
| Version | 1.5.14 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 748 |
| Open Issues | — | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
VOX Preferences
VOX Preferences offers custom control for Apple Remote, EarPods, and system buttons with the VOX music player, ideal for users seeking enhanced music experience.
Customizes interaction between Apple Remote, EarPods, and system buttons with VOX music player.
Pros
- + Enhances VOX music experience with custom controls.
- + Specifically tailored for Apple Remote and EarPods.
- + Useful for niche user base.
Cons
- - Low installs indicate niche appeal.
- - No auto-updates available.
Background Music
Background Music is a macOS utility that automatically pauses your music and allows you to set individual app volumes, benefiting users who need background audio management.
Automates background music management and system audio recording.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + System-wide volume control and recording features
- + Automatically pauses music for productivity
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security or compatibility
- - High number of open issues suggests potential instability