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NoiseBuddy vs SoundSource
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NoiseBuddy
7.0SoundSource
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | NoiseBuddy | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 371 |
| 90-day Installs | 1 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 5.0K |
| Version | 1.3 | 6.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 732 | 68 |
| GitHub Forks | 32 | 7 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 21, 2020 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Reviews
NoiseBuddy
NoiseBuddy allows users to control listening modes on AirPods Pro directly from the Touch Bar or Menu Bar, offering a convenient way to toggle between active noise cancellation and transparency modes. It is particularly useful for AirPods Pro users seeking quick access to listening mode adjustments.
NoiseBuddy provides a tool to toggle listening modes on AirPods Pro via the Touch Bar or Menu Bar.
Pros
- + Convenient control for AirPods Pro users
- + Quick access to listening modes
- + Open-source and permissively licensed
Cons
- - No auto-updates available
- - Limited to AirPods Pro users
SoundSource
SoundSource is a robust audio controller for macOS, offering advanced management of audio devices and settings. It benefits users needing precise audio control, such as professionals or those with multiple audio devices.
Controls and manages audio devices and settings on macOS.
Pros
- + Mature and reliable audio management tool
- + Supports advanced audio device control and settings
- + Includes a command-line tool for power users
Cons
- - No recent updates or community activity
- - Unknown licensing terms