Mic Drop vs eqMac
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mic Drop
5.0Quickly mute your microphone with a global shortcut or menu bar control
eqMac
8.0System-wide audio equaliser
| Metric | Mic Drop | eqMac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 507 |
| 90-day Installs | 39 | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 200 | 4.2K |
| Version | 1.5.0 | 1.8.15 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 6.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 349 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 130 |
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Mic Drop
Mic Drop is a simple macOS app that allows users to quickly mute their microphone using a global shortcut or menu bar control. It's perfect for anyone who frequently needs to mute their mic during video calls or recording sessions.
Mic Drop provides a quick way to mute or unmute your microphone with a global shortcut or menu bar control.
Pros
- + Simple and effective for quick microphone muting
- + Supports global shortcut for easy access
- + Menu bar control provides quick access
Cons
- - Minimal community engagement and documentation
- - Confusing name due to historical April Fool's joke
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