NoiseBuddy vs Volume Control
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NoiseBuddy
7.0Volume Control
7.0Control the volume of Apple Music and Spotify using keyboard volume keys
| Metric | NoiseBuddy | Volume Control |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 8 |
| 90-day Installs | 1 | 18 |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 55 |
| Version | 1.3 | 2.2.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 732 | 264 |
| GitHub Forks | 32 | 10 |
| Open Issues | - | 11 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 21, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
Volume Control
Volume Control is a niche utility that enables users to adjust the volume of Apple Music and Spotify using keyboard volume keys, offering a seamless integration for those who prefer hands-free volume adjustments.
Controls the volume of Apple Music and Spotify via keyboard volume keys.
Pros
- + Seamless keyboard volume control for popular music services
- + Supports major macOS versions with active issue resolution
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency and customization
Cons
- - Limited user base as evidenced by low 30-day installs
- - Historical compatibility issues, though resolved