A SoundSource alternative for per-app volume
SoundDial is a SoundSource alternative for people who mainly want per-app volume and mute on their Mac, sold as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
SoundSource by Rogue Amoeba is the best-known per-app audio tool for the Mac. It costs $49 and is sold by Rogue Amoeba directly rather than through the Mac App Store. It is a broad audio utility, and for many people that is exactly right. If your need is narrower, a smaller tool can do the job for less.
SoundDial and SoundSource at a glance
- SoundDial: per-app volume from 0% to 200%, per-app mute, master volume and output picker, auto-ducking during calls, volume profiles, menu-bar app, macOS 14.2+, €14.99 one-time purchase, Mac App Store
- SoundSource: by Rogue Amoeba, $49, sold outside the Mac App Store. See Rogue Amoeba's site for its current feature list and system requirements.
We only list what we can check. Prices change; the SoundSource price was checked in October 2026.
Pick SoundDial if
- You want a slider and a mute button for each app, and not much more
- You prefer buying and updating through the Mac App Store
- You want to pay once, with no subscription
Pick SoundSource if
- You need features beyond per-app volume and mute that SoundDial does not offer today
- You already use other Rogue Amoeba tools and want them to work together
Both are honest choices. The point of this page is to help you pick the one that fits, not to pretend one tool wins at everything.
Switching from SoundSource
If you try SoundDial, quit SoundSource first so two tools are not changing app audio at the same time. Then open SoundDial from the menu bar, allow the audio permission macOS asks for, and set your apps. For removing SoundSource completely, follow Rogue Amoeba's own instructions.
FAQ
How much does SoundSource cost compared to SoundDial?
SoundSource is $49 from Rogue Amoeba. SoundDial is €14.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store; local App Store prices vary by country.
Can I try SoundDial first?
SoundDial is a paid App Store app. Apple handles purchases and refund requests through reportaproblem.apple.com.
Does SoundDial work on my Mac?
It needs macOS 14.2 or later.
SoundDial: a volume slider and mute button for every app.
€14.99 one-time purchase · macOS 14.2+ · no subscription