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24 alternatives to NepTunes

A gem for music lovers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NepTunes launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   NepTunes▲85

   Great iTunes controller with Last.fm scrobbler.

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   neptunes.▲84

   We help both listeners and musicians to find each other

   2022 · myneptunes.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   SpotMenu▲259

   Spotify and iTunes in your macOS menu bar

   2017 · kmikiy.github.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Telescope – News and RSS Reader▲166

   The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

   2018 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MD Vinyl▲198

   Vinyl widgets for Apple Music & Spotify

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   neptunes.GO!▲9

   Music Discovery App by MyNeptunes.com

   2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Sleeve 2▲292

   A fast, modern SSH client for iOS and iPadOS, built for the new era of terminal tools and AI coding agents.

   2022 · replay.software · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Harmony 0.7▲234

   A lightweight music player for SoundCloud, Spotify and more

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Spotify Miniplayer▲510

   Discreetly play music, podcasts & videos on desktop

   2024 · community.spotify.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The New Spotify Desktop▲229

    Explore, browse, and organize just like you do on mobile

    2023 · newsroom.spotify.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Dock Party 3▲81

    Spotify+Apple Music visualizer & controls in your macOS dock

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Harmony▲193

    Lightweight music player for SoundCloud, Spotify and more

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Simplify for Mac▲220

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

    2015 · mmth.us · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Spotify for Apple Watch▲251

    Spotify's new app for the Apple Watch

    2018 · newsroom.spotify.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Pod▲112

    A desktop iPod that plays local music and radio

    2025 · desktopipod.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Harmonize▲115

    A spotlight-like app to control your Spotify music

    2023 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    PlayTray▲82

    Control the Spotify web player with your macOS media keys

    2018 · cleverthings.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tired of entering map directions on iPhone? I've streamlined it▲185

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2012 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Heartbeat▲246

    Listen to music with your friends together, on Spotify

    2017 · getheartbeat.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Covers▲224

    Re-discover your favorite songs again

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Discz Music▲90

    Swipe through song recs to build your Spotify playlist!

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TrayPlay▲93

    Control Spotify and iTunes from your menu bar

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Play Spotify together by Remotion▲227

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

    2022 · multi.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    MusicView Pro▲91

    Interactive music widgets for Spotify & Apple Music

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →