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AutoVolume vs Volume Control

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AutoVolume

4.0
Utilities

Tool that automatically sets the volume to a specified volume

Volume Control

7.0
Utilities

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

Metric AutoVolume Volume Control
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 4.0 7.0
30-day Installs - 15
90-day Installs - 21
365-day Installs 17 80
Version 1.0.1 2.7.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 91 264
GitHub Forks 3 10
Open Issues 1 11
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Swift Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 11mo 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

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