SoundDial vs SoundBunny
SoundDial vs SoundBunny is a short comparison, because Prosoft Engineering's own page says SoundBunny has been discontinued. The best Mac volume mixer to use instead is SoundDial, which gives every app its own volume, mute, EQ and output on macOS 14.2 or later.
Choose SoundDial if
- you want a per-app volume mixer you can still buy, on macOS 14.2 or later
- you want one Mac App Store purchase with no subscription and no in-app purchases
- you want per-app volume, mute, a 10-band EQ and an output per app
- you want a mixer from the Mac App Store that does not install a virtual audio driver
Choose SoundBunny if
- you already have SoundBunny installed on a Mac running macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6, the range its page lists
- you only need per-app volume and mute and already have them set up the way you like
- your Mac cannot run macOS 14.2 or later, which SoundDial needs
SoundDial vs SoundBunny at a glance
| SoundDial | SoundBunny | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | On sale on the Mac App Store | Discontinued, per Prosoft Engineering's page |
| Price model | €14.99 one-time purchase, no subscription, no in-app purchases | Not stated |
| Where you buy it | Mac App Store | Not sold; other channels not stated |
| Try before buying | no free trial; refunds go through Apple | Page text mentions a 30-day trial; the product is discontinued |
| macOS | macOS 14.2 or later | macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6 |
| How it installs | Mac App Store app, sandboxed; does not install a virtual audio driver | Loads at startup; restart required after installation |
| Per-app volume | 0% to 200%, soft limiter above 100% | Yes; range not stated |
| Per-app mute | Yes, plus Control-Option-M to mute all apps | Yes |
| Equalizer | Per app: 10 bands, 11 presets, plus left/right balance | Not stated |
| Output device per app | Yes (Play Through) | Not stated |
| Lowering other apps during calls | Yes, on by default, 5% to 80% | Not stated |
| Profiles | Saved mixes (volume, mute, EQ, balance; not the output device) | Not stated |
| Shortcuts and automation | Global hotkeys, six Shortcuts actions, sounddial:// links |
Not stated |
| Checked on | SoundDial 2.0 | Vendor page, 12 November 2026 |
Why SoundDial is the better pick
- You can still get it. SoundBunny's page says it is no longer available. SoundDial is on the Mac App Store: €14.99 one-time purchase, no subscription, no in-app purchases.
- It runs on a current Mac. SoundDial needs macOS 14.2 or later. The only system requirements SoundBunny's page lists are macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6.
- Installed by the App Store. SoundDial does not install a virtual audio driver; its guided setup asks for one macOS audio permission and tests that it works. SoundBunny, per its page, loads at startup and needs a restart after installation.
- More than volume and mute. Each app gets a 10-band equalizer, left/right balance and its own output device, and call apps like Zoom, Teams or FaceTime lower the other apps for you. See per-app volume control on Mac and mute one app on Mac.
When SoundBunny fits better
SoundBunny is discontinued, so these cases are narrow:
- You already run it. If you have a copy installed on a Mac with macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6 and it does what you need, there is no reason to change on that Mac.
- You only need volume and mute. The vendor's page describes per-app volume sliders and mute, plus separate management of system effects sounds.
- Your Mac cannot run macOS 14.2. SoundDial cannot be installed there.
Is SoundBunny free?
Not stated. The page does not give a price or a price model, and the product is not sold. It mentions a trial that "is fully functional and will work for 30 days"; with the product discontinued, that is not an offer you can use.
Does SoundBunny install an audio driver?
Not stated. The vendor says only that SoundBunny "must load at startup and therefore requires a restart upon installation". SoundDial does not install a virtual audio driver.
Which macOS does each need?
SoundDial: macOS 14.2 or later. SoundBunny: macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6, per its page. The page does not say whether it supports Apple silicon.
What limits does the vendor state for SoundBunny?
Prosoft's page says SoundBunny "currently does not support USB and FireWire audio interfaces" and "is not compatible with Hear". SoundDial's Output Devices list (Settings → Audio & Devices) shows USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, DisplayPort, AirPlay and Thunderbolt devices, and SoundDial sets the level in software for devices without their own volume control.
What does SoundDial not do?
Plainly: SoundDial's equalizer is per app, not system-wide. It is stereo only, tops out at 200% per app, does not record audio and does not host Audio Unit plug-ins. Profiles save volume, mute, EQ and balance but not the output device. Control is per app, not per browser tab.
How do I switch from SoundBunny to SoundDial?
- Note the app volumes you use most.
- Uninstall SoundBunny following whatever steps came with your copy; the vendor page does not describe them.
- Get SoundDial from the Mac App Store and follow its guided setup, which grants and tests audio access.
- Click SoundDial in the menu bar and set each app's volume, mute, EQ and output.
- Choose "Save current mix as a profile" to keep that setup for one click later. Profiles do not save the output device; with "Remember last" on (Settings → General), SoundDial remembers each app's output on its own.
Who should pick which
- If your Mac runs macOS 14.2 or later, take SoundDial.
- If you want a mixer you can still buy, take SoundDial.
- If you want other apps lowered automatically during calls, take SoundDial.
- If you want volume, mute, EQ and an output per app in one menu-bar app, take SoundDial.
- If you already have SoundBunny working on a Mac with macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6, keep SoundBunny there.
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How we compared
SoundDial's column comes from the app itself (see SoundDial facts). SoundBunny's column comes only from Prosoft Engineering's own SoundBunny page and main site, checked on 2026-11-12. "Not stated" means the vendor's pages do not say. SoundBunny was not run for this page. Every comparison is on Compare.
FAQ
Is SoundBunny discontinued?
Yes, per the vendor. Prosoft Engineering's SoundBunny page says "THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE" (checked 12 November 2026). Prosoft's main site lists only Data Rescue and Drive Genius in its navigation.
Is SoundBunny still supported?
Not stated. The vendor page says the product is discontinued and gives no version, release date or support terms.
What is the best SoundBunny alternative for Mac?
SoundDial. It is a menu-bar mixer from the Mac App Store with per-app volume from 0% to 200%, per-app mute, a 10-band equalizer per app, an output device per app and automatic call ducking, on macOS 14.2 or later.
Does SoundBunny work on a current Mac?
Not stated for current macOS. The vendor page lists macOS 10.7.5 to 10.13.6. It does not say whether SoundBunny runs on Apple silicon or Intel.
How much does SoundDial cost?
€14.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store, with no subscription and no in-app purchases. App Store prices differ by country. SoundDial: no free trial; refunds go through Apple.
Does SoundDial install an audio driver or need a restart?
SoundDial does not install a virtual audio driver. Its guided setup asks for one macOS audio permission and tests that it works. SoundBunny, per its page, loads at startup and needs a restart after installation.
Can SoundDial mute one app like SoundBunny?
Yes. Each app has its own mute, and Control-Option-M mutes all apps in the list. SoundBunny's page describes muting any running application too.
SoundDial: a volume slider and mute button for every app on your Mac.
€14.99 one-time purchase · macOS 14.2+ · no subscription