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iVolume vs Sound Control
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
iVolume
4.0App to ensures that all songs are played at the same volume level
Sound Control
6.0Per-app audio controls
| Metric | iVolume | Sound Control |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 15 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 55 |
| 365-day Installs | 16 | 321 |
| Version | 3.9.0 | 3.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 16 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 2 |
| Open Issues | - | 15 |
| License | — | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 15, 2014 | Jan 28, 2018 |
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.
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.