CastLab vs Chubby Click - Metronome
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
CastLab
CastLab is a comprehensive media casting application that enables you to stream your local media and online videos to DLNA/UPnP compatible devices. Key Features: - Media Casting - Cast photos, videos, and audio from your device gallery - Support for DLNA/UPnP protocol with automatic device discovery - Built-in HTTP server for seamless media streaming - Media Management - Browse media by albums with filtering options (date range, media type) - Create and manage custom playlists - Organize media with intuitive selection and editing tools - Playback Control - Integrated player controller with play, pause, stop, seek, and volume controls - Autoplay support with automatic advancement to next media - Compact mode for unobtrusive playback monitoring - Background playback with notification controls - Keep device awake during casting sessions - Video Extraction - Extract videos from web pages (HTML parsing) - Remote casting from PeerTube and YouTube - YouTube URLs automatically converted to Invidious instances (privacy-friendly, no direct YouTube involvement) - Configurable Invidious instance settings - Extraction history tracking - Customization - Multiple theme modes: Light, Dark, Auto (Day/Night), and Custom - Advanced theme customizer with preset themes - Customize individual color elements (primary, secondary, background, surface, etc.) - Material Design 3 (Material You) support - User Experience - Intuitive navigation with contextual menus - Toast notifications for operation feedback - Persistent theme and playlist settings - SQLite database for reliable data storage
Chubby Click - Metronome
NOTE: The app is no longer developed. Chubby Click is a metronome designed for the musician that needs to easily manage a setlist of songs. The app features three sections: * A conventional metronome with tap tempo * A Setlist where songs can be added and sorted, and where the click for each song can be started/stopped with a single tap * A Practice section where metronome can be programmed to automatically increase/decrease BPM over time * Each beat in a bar can be accented or muted Setlists can be exported and imported. Sound (notes pitch and duration) can be customized and two presets are provided. The metronome can be controlled using media buttons on an external device (e.g. Bluetooth headphones).
| Feature | CastLab | Chubby Click - Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-Droid |
| Categories | MusicGalleryVideo | MusicMedia PlayerVideo |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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