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AutoVolume vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
AutoVolume
4.0Tool that automatically sets the volume to a specified volume
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | AutoVolume | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 35 | 23.0K |
| Version | 1.0.1 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 91 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
AutoVolume
AutoVolume automatically adjusts your macOS volume to a set level, ideal for consistent audio experiences. Despite its useful purpose, the app hasn't been updated in years and faces compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
Automatically sets the system volume to a specified level.
Pros
- + Automates volume control for consistent audio
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Simple and straightforward functionality
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
- - Inactive development and community engagement
Background Music
Background Music is a macOS utility that automatically pauses your music and allows you to set individual app volumes, benefiting users who need background audio management.
Automates background music management and system audio recording.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + System-wide volume control and recording features
- + Automatically pauses music for productivity
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security or compatibility
- - High number of open issues suggests potential instability