A modern alternative to LyricsX.
LyricsX was a popular open-source macOS lyrics app. If you used it and are looking for something actively maintained, Verse is a paid alternative that supports Spotify and Apple Music with synced lyrics in a desktop overlay.
get early access — $19macOS only · public beta · one-time purchase
What LyricsX did well
LyricsX was free, open-source, and showed lyrics on the macOS desktop or menu bar. It supported multiple music players and lyric sources. It was a well-loved tool for many Mac users.
Where Verse differs
Verse is a paid, actively maintained macOS app focused on Spotify and Apple Music. It uses a floating overlay rather than a desktop widget, supports notch-area controls, and offers manual lyric rematch. The trade-off is that Verse costs $19 and has a narrower scope.
Honest comparison
LyricsX is free and open-source but has not been actively updated. Verse is paid and in public beta with ongoing development. If you need a free solution, LyricsX may still work. If you want an overlay that is actively maintained for Spotify and Apple Music on modern macOS, Verse is worth trying.