Toggle Music provides menu bar access to Apple Music and Spotify libraries through a frosted-glass dropdown panel, combining a 3D Cover Flow album carousel with full library search and playback controls. The app targets users who prefer browsing their music collection from the menu bar rather than switching to a full application. (€8 one-time)
The panel opens via menu bar click and offers two browsing modes: a 3D Cover Flow view that scrolls through album art in a carousel format, and a grid view for denser library navigation. Full library search covers songs, albums, and playlists from both services. Now Playing display adapts its color scheme dynamically to match the dominant colors in the current album artwork, providing visual context tied to the playing track.
Queue management for Apple Music supports Shift-click to add tracks to the Up Next queue without disrupting the current session. Pinned favorites replicate Apple Music’s native pins feature for quick access to frequently played content. Service switching between Apple Music and Spotify is available within the app without reopening a separate application.
Spotify integration supports both Free and Premium accounts, with playback controls adjusting to the capabilities of each account tier.
System requirements: macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Apple Silicon required (Intel Macs not supported). €8 one-time purchase; activates on up to 2 Macs. 14-day money-back guarantee. Available via the developer’s website, not the Mac App Store.
Pricing: (€8, one-time)
Limitations: Apple Silicon only — Intel Mac users are excluded entirely. The €8 purchase is processed through Lemon Squeezy (third-party payment), not the Mac App Store, which may affect refund and trust expectations for some users. No support for other music services (Tidal, YouTube Music, Deezer).
Alternatives: MusicBox saves music links for later listening without playback controls. Spotify and Apple Music native menu bar mini-players offer basic now-playing status. Marvis Pro provides deeper Apple Music library management as a standalone app.
Suitable for Apple Silicon Mac users who subscribe to Apple Music or Spotify and want to navigate their music library from the menu bar without keeping a full music application open.
