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iVolume vs FineTune

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

iVolume

4.0
Utilities

App to ensures that all songs are played at the same volume level

FineTune

8.0
Utilities

Per-application volume mixer, equalizer, and audio router

Metric iVolume FineTune
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 4.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2 2.2K
90-day Installs 6 7.6K
365-day Installs 16 9.3K
Version 3.9.0 1.6.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars - 4.1K
GitHub Forks - 124
Open Issues - 78
License GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 8y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 15, 2014 Jan 22, 2026

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.

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.