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AutoMute vs eqMac

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AutoMute

6.0
Utilities

Mute or unmute the system based on the current Wi-Fi network

eqMac

8.0
Utilities

System-wide audio equaliser

Metric AutoMute eqMac
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 507
90-day Installs 21 1.3K
365-day Installs 107 4.2K
Version 1.1 1.8.15
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 184 6.5K
GitHub Forks 15 349
Open Issues 5 130
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 8y ago 6mo ago
First Seen Apr 1, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

AutoMute

AutoMute automatically mutes or unmutes your MacBook based on your current Wi-Fi network, offering a simple solution for location-based volume control. It benefits users who switch between environments like home, work, or school.

Automatically mutes or unmutes the system based on the current Wi-Fi network.

Pros

  • + Provides a simple and effective solution for location-based volume control.
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, promoting transparency and customization.
  • + Free and straightforward to use.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, potentially leading to compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
  • - Limited recent community engagement and updates.

eqMac

eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer and volume mixer for macOS, offering customizable EQ settings and real-time adjustments. It's perfect for audio enthusiasts and professionals who need precise control over their system's audio output.

Provides system-wide audio equalization and volume management on macOS.

Pros

  • + System-wide audio equalization and volume control
  • + Customizable EQ settings and real-time adjustments
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - Some historical technical issues like static noise and sound crackling
  • - Limited community discussion outside GitHub