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24 alternatives to CrystalClear Sound

Mic configuration issues are no more.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. CrystalClear Sound launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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A macOS app to prevent sound quality degradation on AirPods▲223
Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality streaming and the bandwidth is decreased to make it work. It's a known issue and here's what Apple recommends to fix it: https://support.apple.com/en-hk/102217 Most of the time(unless you are on a Mac Mini/Studio/Pro), you have much higher quality…
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Mic Drop 2.0▲145
Mute your mic in any app—with your AirPods
2024 · getmicdrop.com · its alternatives →
3
AirPods.WTF▲108
AirPods mic sounds terrible in calls
2022 · its alternatives →
4
SoundSource 5▲102
Select different audio outputs per app, mix & add AU effects
2020 · rogueamoeba.com · its alternatives →
5CY
Control your Bose headphones from your Mac's menubar▲450
Liberate your Headphones
2021 · boze.app · its alternatives →
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AirBar▲497
Connect to your AirPods in a click
2018 · tiivik.github.io · its alternatives →
7
VolumeHub▲195
Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs
Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →
8
SoundSource 3.0▲102
The sound control that should be built into MacOS
2017 · rogueamoeba.com · its alternatives →
9
SoundAnchor for macOS▲13
Full control over audio devices priority on macOS
2025 · apps.kopiro.me · its alternatives →
10
Patchcord▲64
Studio sound for your mic in every Mac meeting with EQ
17d ago · patchcord.zielke.studio · its alternatives →
11
Soundcleod▲83
Mac app for Soundcloud using keyboard buttons finally!
2014 · soundcleod.com · its alternatives →
12
Soundsource▲70
Switch your Mac audio sources easily
2014 · soundsource.macupdate.com · its alternatives →
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Roadie▲98
Keep your Mac on the right microphone and speakers
Sep 2026 · getroadie.vercel.app · its alternatives →
14
Blankie▲181
Open-source ambient sound mixer now on iOS, CarPlay and Mac
2025 · blankie.rest · its alternatives →
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Cuefree▲157
Put your AirPods in, your Mac starts focusing
14d ago · wearcue.top · its alternatives →
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Shazam for Mac▲151
Listens and identifies music in the background
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
17
Play Spotify together by Remotion▲227
Talk and listen to music like you’re side by side
2022 · multi.app · its alternatives →
18
SoundPipe▲142
SoundPipe is a mixing board for your Mac
Jul 2026 · soundpipe.app · its alternatives →
19
SoundCloud Desktop▲105
Use your media-keys ⏮⏯⏭ with SoundCloud
2019 · soundcloud.grid.studio · its alternatives →
20
Xound▲150
AI for perfect sound: clear audio & vocal pitch for creators
2023 · xound.io · its alternatives →
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Relax▲98
Mutes your internal speakers when disconnecting headphones 🎧
2018 · dangercove.com · its alternatives →
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BlackPods▲186
Get your Airpods painted black!
2017 · electronicfinishing.solutions · its alternatives →
23
eqMac2▲127
The open-source macOS audio optimizer 🎛️
2018 · eqmac.app · its alternatives →
24
Jam-Pod▲114
A player for people who keep their own music collection
Jul 2026 · testflight.apple.com · its alternatives →

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