AVTouchBar vs FineTune
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
AVTouchBar
6.0Audio Visualiser for the Touch Bar
FineTune
8.0Per-application volume mixer, equalizer, and audio router
| Metric | AVTouchBar | FineTune |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 2.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 25 | 7.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 90 | 9.2K |
| Version | 3.0.7,2021,08 | 1.6.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 4.1K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 124 |
| Open Issues | — | 78 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 4, 2021 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Reviews
AVTouchBar
AVTouchBar transforms your MacBook's Touch Bar into a dynamic audio visualizer, offering real-time waveform and spectrum analysis. Ideal for musicians and audio enthusiasts, it provides customizable visualizations and integrates seamlessly with various audio sources.
Displays real-time audio waveforms and spectrum analysis on the MacBook Touch Bar.
Pros
- + Real-time audio visualization
- + Customizable display options
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Lack of recent updates
- - Small user base
FineTune
FineTune is a macOS menu bar app offering per-application volume control, equalizer settings, and audio routing. It's ideal for users managing multiple audio sources or needing precise audio customization.
Provides per-application audio control, including volume, equalizer, and routing options.
Pros
- + Offers comprehensive audio control features for individual applications.
- + Open-source with active maintenance and updates.
- + Swift-based for potential performance and compatibility benefits.
Cons
- - Confusing name leading to unrelated online discussions.
- - Some reported bugs, though actively addressed.