BetterAudio vs eqMac

BetterAudio vs eqMacBetterAudio vs eqMac: both add a system equalizer to the Mac. BetterAudio includes per-app volume free and is a one-time $9.99 license, not a subscription.Both add a system equalizer and headphone presets to the Mac. eqMac puts per-app volume (App Mixer) in its paid Pro plan; BetterAudio includes it free, along with per-app EQ, routing and dictation.Pick eqMac if: You need Spatial Audio processing, separate left and right EQ, or Audio Unit hosting, or you run macOS older than 14.6.Pick BetterAudio if: You want per-app volume and EQ without a subscription, plus device routing and dictation.

Volume per app: BetterAudio Yes; eqMac Pro (App Mixer)

Equalizer for all sound: BetterAudio Per output device; eqMac Yes

Headphone presets: BetterAudio AutoEQ profiles; eqMac Yes

Volume and balance: BetterAudio Per app; eqMac Yes

Audio Unit hosting: BetterAudio No; eqMac Pro

Spatial Audio processing: BetterAudio No; eqMac Pro

On-device dictation: BetterAudio Whisper; eqMac No

Media keys go to the player you pick: BetterAudio Yes; eqMac No

iCloud sync: BetterAudio Support License; eqMac In development

Remote control: BetterAudio iPhone remote; eqMac In development