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eqMac vs Sound Control

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

eqMac

8.0
Utilities

System-wide audio equaliser

Sound Control

6.0
Utilities

Per-app audio controls

Metric eqMac Sound Control
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 508 17
90-day Installs 1.3K 55
365-day Installs 4.2K 323
Version 1.8.15 3.3.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.5K 16
GitHub Forks 349 2
Open Issues 130 15
License Apache-2.0 MPL-2.0
Language Swift JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 2y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 28, 2018

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

Sound Control

Sound Control offers per-app audio management, allowing users to adjust volumes individually for each application. Ideal for those needing precise audio control across multiple apps, it's a handy utility for enhancing media and productivity workflows.

Enables per-application audio volume control, providing detailed management for each running app.

Pros

  • + Unique per-app volume control feature.
  • + Compatibility with multiple browsers via WebExtension.
  • + Auto-update functionality ensures the app remains current.

Cons

  • - Several open GitHub issues indicate areas needing improvement.
  • - Limited community discussion may affect support availability.