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volumeHUD vs FineTune
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
volumeHUD
8.0Bring back the pre-Tahoe volume and brightness HUDs
FineTune
8.0Per-application volume mixer, equalizer, and audio router
| Metric | volumeHUD | FineTune |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 37 | 1.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 37 | 4.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 18.2K |
| Version | 3.3.4 | 1.9.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 367 | 4.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 124 |
| Open Issues | - | 78 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Reviews
volumeHUD
volumeHUD brings back the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs, offering a nostalgic UI experience. It's ideal for users who prefer the older design and functionality.
Restores the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs.
Pros
- + Unique nostalgic UI experience
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs
FineTune
FineTune is a macOS menu bar app offering per-application volume control, equalizer settings, and audio routing. It's ideal for users managing multiple audio sources or needing precise audio customization.
Provides per-application audio control, including volume, equalizer, and routing options.
Pros
- + Offers comprehensive audio control features for individual applications.
- + Open-source with active maintenance and updates.
- + Swift-based for potential performance and compatibility benefits.
Cons
- - Confusing name leading to unrelated online discussions.
- - Some reported bugs, though actively addressed.