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YouTube Music vs Spotify
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
YouTube Music
6.0App wrapper for music.youtube.com
Spotify
8.0Music streaming service
| Metric | YouTube Music | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 144 | 8.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 422 | 24.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.8K | 94.8K |
| Version | 1.3.3 | 1.2.88.483 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 199 | — |
| Open Issues | 109 | — |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | — |
| First Seen | Jun 27, 2018 | Oct 19, 2012 |
Reviews
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is a macOS app wrapper for music.youtube.com, offering a desktop interface for YouTube Music. It benefits users looking for a dedicated app experience for YouTube Music, integrating with macOS features.
Provides a desktop application interface for YouTube Music streaming service.
Pros
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem
- + Auto-updates for the latest features and fixes
Cons
- - Some functional issues reported by users, such as media key problems
- - Open issues may indicate areas needing improvement
Spotify
Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts, with features like personalized playlists and recommendations. It's ideal for music enthusiasts seeking curated content and seamless listening experiences.
Provides music and podcast streaming with features like playlists and recommendations.
Pros
- + Extensive music and podcast library
- + Personalized recommendations and playlists
- + Cross-platform synchronization
Cons
- - High resource usage
- - Limited transparency in some features