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eqMac vs FineTune

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

eqMac

8.0
Utilities

System-wide audio equaliser

FineTune

8.0
Utilities

Per-application volume mixer, equalizer, and audio router

Metric eqMac FineTune
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 508 2.2K
90-day Installs 1.3K 7.5K
365-day Installs 4.2K 9.2K
Version 1.8.15 1.6.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.5K 4.1K
GitHub Forks 349 124
Open Issues 130 78
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 22, 2026

Reviews

eqMac

eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer and volume mixer for macOS, offering customizable EQ settings and real-time adjustments. It's perfect for audio enthusiasts and professionals who need precise control over their system's audio output.

Provides system-wide audio equalization and volume management on macOS.

Pros

  • + System-wide audio equalization and volume control
  • + Customizable EQ settings and real-time adjustments
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - Some historical technical issues like static noise and sound crackling
  • - Limited community discussion outside GitHub

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.