An eqMac alternative with an equalizer for every app
SoundDial is an eqMac alternative for Mac users who want a separate equalizer and volume for each app, sold as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
eqMac is a Mac audio app that many people find when they look for an equalizer. If what you are after is a different sound for each app, not one curve for everything, SoundDial is built around that.
SoundDial and eqMac at a glance
| SoundDial | eqMac | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-app volume and mute | Yes: 0% to 200% per app, mute per app | See the vendor's site |
| Per-app equalizer | Yes: 10 bands (31 Hz to 16 kHz), 11 presets, left/right balance | See the vendor's site |
| Lower other apps during calls | Yes: on by default, 5% to 80% (default 30%), the call app is never lowered | See the vendor's site |
| Different output per app | Yes: Play Through, several apps on different devices at once | See the vendor's site |
| Volume profiles | Yes: saves volume, mute, EQ and balance per app (not the output device) | See the vendor's site |
| Where to buy | Mac App Store, €14.99 one-time purchase, no subscription | See the vendor's site |
We do not list eqMac's features or prices here, because we cannot keep them current. See the vendor's site for what eqMac offers today.
The equalizer in SoundDial
Every app gets its own 10-band EQ: 31, 63, 125, 250 and 500 Hz and 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k and 16k Hz, ±12 dB each. Pick one of 11 presets (Flat, Bass Boost, Bass Cut, Treble Boost, Vocal, Podcast, Loudness, Late Night, Rock, Electronic, Acoustic) or set the bands yourself; changes apply instantly. The same panel has a left/right balance for the app.
Pick SoundDial if
- You want Spotify, a browser and a call app to sound different at the same time
- You also want volume, mute and an output device per app, in the menu bar
- You prefer one payment on the Mac App Store, with no in-app purchases
SoundDial is not the right tool if
- You want one EQ curve for everything your Mac plays: SoundDial has no system-wide EQ
- You need surround or multichannel audio: SoundDial does not do that; it is stereo only
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FAQ
Can I use the same EQ for every app?
Pick the same preset per app, or save the mix as a profile. There is no single system-wide curve.
Does SoundDial have a free version?
No. SoundDial is a €14.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store with no in-app purchases.
Should I run eqMac and SoundDial together?
We recommend quitting other audio tools while you try SoundDial, so only one tool changes app audio at a time.
SoundDial: a volume slider and mute button for every app.
€14.99 one-time purchase · macOS 14.2+ · no subscription