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iVolume vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
iVolume
4.0App to ensures that all songs are played at the same volume level
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | iVolume | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 16 | 23.0K |
| Version | 3.9.0 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 748 |
| Open Issues | - | 523 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 15, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
iVolume
iVolume ensures consistent audio levels across songs, benefiting music enthusiasts with a simple, menu bar-integrated solution. It normalizes audio levels to provide a seamless listening experience.
Normalizes audio levels to ensure all songs play at the same volume.
Pros
- + Effectively solves the problem of inconsistent audio levels.
- + Lightweight and integrates well with the macOS menu bar.
- + Simple and user-friendly interface.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, which may lead to compatibility issues.
- - Inactive development and community support.
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