eqMac vs MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

eqMac

8.0

Utilities

System-wide audio equaliser

MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)

9.0

Utilities

Set of CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring tools

Metric	eqMac	MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	8.0	9.0
30-day Installs	508	126
90-day Installs	1.3K	412
365-day Installs	4.2K	1.9K
Version	1.8.15	2.1.6.1
Auto-updates	Yes	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	6.5K	3.1K
GitHub Forks	349	226
Open Issues	130	102
License	Apache-2.0	GPL-2.0
Language	Swift	Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit	6mo ago	1y ago
First Seen	Aug 9, 2023	Nov 9, 2013

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

MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)

MenuMeters provides real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, making it a valuable tool for power users and developers who need detailed system insights. Its customizable meters and active maintenance ensure it remains a reliable utility for macOS users.

Monitors system resources such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in real-time.

Pros

+ Real-time monitoring of system resources
+ Customizable meters for detailed insights
+ Actively maintained with regular updates
+ Open-source under GPL-2.0 license

Cons

- Some issues on newer macOS versions, though addressed
- No recent discussions on popular forums

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