← Browse all apps Utilities Utilities
ballast vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ballast
7.0Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | ballast | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 34 | 23.0K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 469 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ballast
Ballast is a status bar app that maintains audio balance, preventing drift. It's ideal for audio professionals and heavy listeners who need consistent sound quality.
Monitors and maintains audio balance in the status bar to prevent drift.
Pros
- + Small footprint and integrates seamlessly with macOS status bar
- + Addresses a specific audio stability need effectively
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and traction
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