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24 alternatives to DockPlayer

Minimal Spotify controller for Mac

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. DockPlayer launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MiniPlay for Spotify and iTunes▲136

   What's currently playing in your favorite music app

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Simplify for Mac▲220

   The simplest way to control Spotify, Music, iTunes and Vox

   2015 · mmth.us · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Emcee▲63

   See what's playing on iTunes or Spotify in you Mac menubar

   2015 · ilyabirman.net · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Spotify Miniplayer▲510

   Discreetly play music, podcasts & videos on desktop

   2024 · community.spotify.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Dock Party 3▲81

   Spotify+Apple Music visualizer & controls in your macOS dock

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Soundbar▲213

   A lightweight SoundCloud player for Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PlayTray▲82

   Control the Spotify web player with your macOS media keys

   2018 · cleverthings.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SpotMenu▲259

   Spotify and iTunes in your macOS menu bar

   2017 · kmikiy.github.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Harmony▲193

   Lightweight music player for SoundCloud, Spotify and more

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    djay Pro (for Mac)▲145

    More music. More decks. (w/ Spotify integration)

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Play Spotify together by Remotion▲227

    Talk and listen to music like you’re side by side

    2022 · multi.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Listen▲94

    Add songs to any Spotify playlist using your keyboard

    2017 · listenmac.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    SoundMate▲107

    Enjoy SoundCloud from your Mac's menu bar

    2015 · icyarrow.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Spotify Notifications▲146

    Bridging Spotify and OS X Notification Center

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Heartbeat 3.0▲133

    Listen to Spotify with your friends

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Skip Tunes▲115

    Control iTunes, Spotify, or Rdio from your Mac's menubar

    2015 · skiptunes.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Control Air▲113

    Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more

    2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    JQBX▲109

    turntable.fm for spotify

    2017 · jqbx.fm · its alternatives →

19. 19MN
    Minimal native MP3 player for Mac▲156

    2018 · catnapgames.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    22tracks 2.0▲220

    DJ curated Spotify playlists on iOS

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Soundcleod▲83

    Mac app for Soundcloud using keyboard buttons finally!

    2014 · soundcleod.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Heartbeat▲246

    Listen to music with your friends together, on Spotify

    2017 · getheartbeat.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    TrayPlay▲93

    Control Spotify and iTunes from your menu bar

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Joy for Spotify▲92

    Voice and Watch Controlled Music

    2015 · its alternatives →

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