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AutoMute vs Volume Control

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AutoMute

6.0
Utilities

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

Volume Control

7.0
Utilities

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

Metric AutoMute Volume Control
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 5 10
90-day Installs 21 18
365-day Installs 107 55
Version 1.1 2.2.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 184 264
GitHub Forks 15 10
Open Issues 5 11
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Objective-C
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.

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