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XMenu vs SpotMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XMenu

7.0
Utilities

Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar

SpotMenu

8.0
Media & Design

Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar

Metric XMenu SpotMenu
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 21 80
90-day Installs 39 284
365-day Installs 148 981
Version 1.9.11 2.3.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 305 3.1K
GitHub Forks 29 189
Open Issues 2 13
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 28, 2024 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

XMenu

XMenu offers a sleek menu bar solution for quick access to files, folders, and text snippets, ideal for users seeking efficiency. Its customization options and cross-platform support enhance its utility.

XMenu provides quick access to files, folders, and text snippets from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Convenient file and snippet access from the menu bar
  • + Customizable with support for icons and Unicode
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Limited community discussion

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