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24 alternatives to Earsafe ππ
A menu bar app to prevent hearing loss for Mac users π¨βπ»
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Earsafe ππ launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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2021 Β· boze.app Β· its alternatives β
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AudioPriorityBarβ²217Priority-based audio switching for macOS menu bar
Dec 2025 Β· github.com Β· its alternatives β
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VolumeHubβ²195Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs
Feb 2026 Β· volumehub.app Β· its alternatives β
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2021 Β· unclack.app Β· its alternatives β
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SoundBarβ²82Realtime audio level meter for mac menu bar
2025 Β· macsoundbar.com Β· its alternatives β
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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 qualityβ¦
2024 Β· apps.apple.com Β· its alternatives β
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LookAway 2β²281The Mac app your body thanks you for
Apr 2026 Β· lookaway.com Β· its alternatives β
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2025 Β· badgeify.app Β· its alternatives β
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Badgeifyβ²210Add App Icons & Notifications to Your Mac Menu Bar
2024 Β· badgeify.app Β· its alternatives β
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Background Musicβ²218Control the audio on your Mac apps from the menu bar
2016 Β· its alternatives β
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