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VOX Preferences vs MediaMate
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VOX Preferences
6.0VOX Add-on for Apple Remote, EarPods and System Buttons
MediaMate
7.0UI replacement for volume, brightness and now playing controls
| Metric | VOX Preferences | MediaMate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 56 |
| 90-day Installs | 4 | 135 |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 803 |
| Version | 1.5.14 | 3.8.3,319 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 127 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 1 |
| Open Issues | — | 29 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 28, 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.
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