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MP3Gain Express vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MP3Gain Express
8.0Port of MP3Gain and AACGain
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | MP3Gain Express | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 93 | 23.0K |
| Version | 2.5 | 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 | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 8, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
MP3Gain Express
MP3Gain Express is a cross-platform tool that analyzes and normalizes MP3 and AAC files to balance volume levels. It's ideal for music enthusiasts and audiophiles who want consistent audio playback without manual adjustments.
Analyzes and normalizes audio files to balance volume levels.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for both MP3 and AAC files
- + User-friendly graphical interface for easy adjustments
- + Effective volume normalization for consistent audio playback
Cons
- - Manual updates required
- - Limited to MP3 and AAC file formats
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