Compare software

AppVolume vs Background Music: catalog facts
AppVolume	Background Music
Free Free during early access; a paid release with a launch discount is planned.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 licence.
macOS	macOS
Per-app volume from 0% to 200% Remembers volumes between sessions	Per-application volume control with boost above maximum Auto-pauses music when other audio plays
macOS only Still in early access, with future pricing not yet set	Still labelled alpha by its developer Auto-pause works only with supported music players
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.