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Balance Lock
balance-lock · v1.1 • auto-updates
3
7.0
Prevents audio balance from drifting left or right
brew install --cask balance-lock 10
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Balance Lock is a unique macOS utility that prevents audio balance from drifting, ensuring consistent audio output. It is ideal for users experiencing audio balance issues, offering real-time correction and stability.
Prevents audio balance from drifting left or right in real-time.
Maturity: The app has been stable since its 2022 release with updates indicating ongoing support.
Community: There is some community interest, particularly from a 2025 Hacker News discussion, but engagement remains limited.
Pros
- + Unique solution to a specific audio issue
- + Effectively prevents balance drift
- + Stable and well-supported
Cons
- - Limited user base
- - No customization options
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