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SonoAir vs BlackHole 2ch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SonoAir
5.0BlackHole 2ch
6.0Virtual Audio Driver
| Metric | SonoAir | BlackHole 2ch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 7.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 20.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 4 | 53.4K |
| Version | 1.0-beta-7.0 | 0.6.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 134 | — |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | — |
| Open Issues | 30 | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11y ago | — |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2015 | Dec 7, 2020 |
Reviews
SonoAir
SonoAir is a macOS application for audio device management, offering potential solutions for routing and sound output issues. However, its inactive development and compatibility problems with newer macOS versions may limit its usefulness for modern users.
Manages audio devices and routing for macOS.
Pros
- + Potential for unique audio routing solutions
- + Open-source
- + May work on older macOS versions
Cons
- - Inactive development
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
BlackHole 2ch
BlackHole 2ch is a virtual audio driver that allows routing audio from one application to another, making it ideal for recording or mixing audio from different sources. It provides a simple yet effective solution for users needing advanced audio routing capabilities.
BlackHole 2ch acts as a virtual audio driver, enabling the routing of audio between different applications on a macOS system.
Pros
- + Enables audio routing between applications for recording and mixing.
- + Has a decent user base with 6,035 installs in the last 30 days.
- + Provides a simple solution for advanced audio routing needs.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality.
- - Some users have reported issues with functionality and uninstallation.