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Sound Control vs FineTune: catalog facts
Sound ControlFineTune
Paid

Paid licence with a free trial, or a subscription through the Mac App Store.

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0.

macOS macOS
  • Separate volume, balance and EQ for each app
  • Hosts Audio Unit effects per app and output device
  • Per-app volume, mute and boost up to 4x
  • Route individual apps to different speakers
  • Mac only
  • Direct and Mac App Store purchases are not interchangeable
  • macOS only
  • Requires screen and system audio recording permission
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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