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Sound Control vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Sound Control
6.0Per-app audio controls
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Sound Control | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 55 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 323 | 23.0K |
| Version | 3.3.3 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 15 | 523 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 28, 2018 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Sound Control
Sound Control offers per-app audio management, allowing users to adjust volumes individually for each application. Ideal for those needing precise audio control across multiple apps, it's a handy utility for enhancing media and productivity workflows.
Enables per-application audio volume control, providing detailed management for each running app.
Pros
- + Unique per-app volume control feature.
- + Compatibility with multiple browsers via WebExtension.
- + Auto-update functionality ensures the app remains current.
Cons
- - Several open GitHub issues indicate areas needing improvement.
- - Limited community discussion may affect support availability.
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