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Ears vs Proxy Audio Device
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ears
6.0Instant audio switcher
Proxy Audio Device
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | Ears | Proxy Audio Device |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 211 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 627 |
| 365-day Installs | 66 | 2.6K |
| Version | 1.6,21 | 1.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 121 | 986 |
| GitHub Forks | 28 | 56 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 31 |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
Reviews
Ears
Ears is an instant audio switcher for macOS, allowing users to quickly toggle between different audio inputs and outputs. It's particularly useful for content creators, gamers, and anyone managing multiple audio devices. The app is open-source and lightweight, though it hasn't been updated recently, raising concerns about compatibility.
Ears enables quick switching between audio devices on macOS.
Pros
- + Quick and efficient audio device switching
- + Open-source with MIT license, allowing modifications
- + Lightweight and integrates well with macOS
Cons
- - Outdated codebase with potential compatibility issues
- - Limited community support and recent updates
Proxy Audio Device
Proxy Audio Device is a virtual audio driver that routes all system audio to another output, offering custom audio routing solutions for developers and users with specific audio needs.
Acts as a virtual audio driver directing all system audio to another output device.
Pros
- + Open-source and customizable
- + Useful for developers needing audio routing solutions
- + Active community and regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues remain unresolved