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AppVolume vs Volume Control

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AppVolume

5.0
Utilities

Per-application volume control

Volume Control

7.0
Utilities

Control the volume of Apple Music and Spotify using keyboard volume keys

Metric AppVolume Volume Control
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 55 10
90-day Installs 190 18
365-day Installs 311 55
Version 0.1.37 2.2.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3 264
GitHub Forks 1 10
Open Issues 1 11
License GPL-3.0
Language Python Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 6mo ago
First Seen Jan 23, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

AppVolume

AppVolume offers a unique feature of per-application volume control, allowing users to adjust sound levels individually for each app. This utility is ideal for users who need precise audio management across different applications.

AppVolume provides per-application volume control on macOS.

Pros

  • + Unique per-application volume control feature
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest version
  • + Moderate install count suggests a niche but dedicated user base

Cons

  • - Low GitHub activity and unknown license may concern users
  • - Lack of community discussion and reviews

Volume Control

Volume Control is a niche utility that enables users to adjust the volume of Apple Music and Spotify using keyboard volume keys, offering a seamless integration for those who prefer hands-free volume adjustments.

Controls the volume of Apple Music and Spotify via keyboard volume keys.

Pros

  • + Seamless keyboard volume control for popular music services
  • + Supports major macOS versions with active issue resolution
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency and customization

Cons

  • - Limited user base as evidenced by low 30-day installs
  • - Historical compatibility issues, though resolved