The eqMac Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about eqMac in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
eqMac
The Insider’s Guide
System-wide equalizer and per-app volume mixer for macOS
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from eqMac’s own pages.
Made by Bitgapp Ltd. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from eqMac’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on eqMac’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
eqMac processes the audio of a whole Mac rather than one app. The free tier has a bass, mids and treble equalizer and a 10-band equalizer, while the paid Pro tier adds an unlimited-band equalizer, a per-app volume mixer and spatial audio effects. Pro is sold as a subscription or a one-time lifetime license for one Mac.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about eqMac, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Install it and move sliders; it works with any output device.
- 1
Best for a system-wide equalizer on a Mac
The per-app mixer, unlimited bands and spatial audio are Pro, and the current app is not the open source version people remember.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2.50 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $3 per month, or $30 per year.
- 3
There is a free plan
Basic: bass, mids and treble equalizer, 10-band equalizer, headphone presets, volume and balance (including boost beyond 100%), and support for any audio device.
- 4
It runs on macOS
macOS.
- 5
Equalizers
Basic (bass, mids, treble) and 10-band equalizers are free. The Expert equalizer has unlimited bands with gain, Q factor or octave bandwidth, several filter types and a spectrum analyzer, and needs Pro.
- 6
App mixer
Sets the volume of each application separately across the system. This is a Pro feature.
- 7
Headphone presets
Reference presets for more than 4,600 headphones, with the site marking the feature as available in both tiers.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 35 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
eqMac at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $3 per month, or $30 per year
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS
- Made by
- Bitgapp Ltd.
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a system-wide equalizer on a Mac
eqMac puts a 10-band equalizer over all sound on a Mac, free. The per-app mixer, unlimited bands and spatial audio are Pro, and the current app is not the open source version people remember.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Pro is $30 a year, about $2.50 a month, which is in the cheaper quarter, and Lifetime is $40 for one Mac. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The basic equalizer, headphone presets and volume boost are free for good, with no trial clock. One person could stay there. |
| Features | C | Equalizers, a per-app mixer and presets, but recording, hotkeys, cloud sync and virtual output are listed as still in development. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record. Install it and move sliders; it works with any output device. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Mac only. No Windows, Linux, phone or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who eqMac is for
- Fits if you want one equalizer for everything your Mac plays
- Works for people who want to set volume per app
Who it is not for
- Tight if you're staying free, because the unlimited-band equalizer, app mixer and spatial audio are all Pro
- Skip it if you want open source: the public GitHub repo holds only v1.3.2 and newer releases live in a private fork
- Watch out: recording, hotkeys, cloud sync and remote control are listed as in development, not available
- Watch out: the Lifetime licence covers one Mac and current Pro features only
Good to know
Good for
- Mac users who want one equalizer applied to every app and every output device
- People who want to turn down a single app without touching system volume
- Headphone owners looking for a preset for their model
Worth knowing
- The unlimited-band equalizer, app mixer and spatial audio are Pro only.
- Recording, hotkeys, cloud sync, virtual output and remote control are listed as in development, not available yet.
- The Pro Lifetime License covers one Mac and current Pro features only.
- The public GitHub repository holds only v1.3.2 without Pro features; newer releases are developed in a private fork, so the current app is not open source.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2.50
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
eqMac has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per month, or $30 per year.
The basic equalizer, headphone presets and volume boost are free for good, with no trial clock.
Basic
$0
Free features with community support; no access to Pro features.
Pro Subscription
$3
per month, starting at; or $30 per year
Expert equalizer, app mixer, spatial audio and all other features; the page says one device license costs $1 per month.
Pro Lifetime License
$40
one-time, for one Mac
Lifetime access to current Pro features and security and compatibility updates; future Pro features might require a partial upgrade.
The free plan
Basic: bass, mids and treble equalizer, 10-band equalizer, headphone presets, volume and balance (including boost beyond 100%), and support for any audio device.
Read from eqmac.app on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: macOS
System-wide equalizer and per-app volume mixer for macOS. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, menu bar app.
Equalizers, a per-app mixer and presets, but recording, hotkeys, cloud sync and virtual output are listed as still in development.
- Equalizers
- Basic (bass, mids, treble) and 10-band equalizers are free. The Expert equalizer has unlimited bands with gain, Q factor or octave bandwidth, several filter types and a spectrum analyzer, and needs Pro.
- App mixer
- Sets the volume of each application separately across the system. This is a Pro feature.
- Headphone presets
- Reference presets for more than 4,600 headphones, with the site marking the feature as available in both tiers.
- Spatial audio and left/right EQ
- Pro adds spatial audio effects for different listening environments and separate equalization of the left and right channels.
- Super presets and Audio Unit hosting
- Presets can switch automatically when the output device or main audio app changes; Pro can host Audio Units and chain them with eqMac effects.
- Works with any output device
- Supports built-in, Bluetooth, AirPlay 1, USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, aggregate and multi-output devices.
Where it runs
- macOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
eqMac is made by Bitgapp Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
eqMac's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 78 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $2.50 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $2.99 for the category: 14 of the 36 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 28 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. eqMac’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 28 of 186
- BFree plan and trialAbove 75 of 186
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 103 desktop utilities. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. eqMac is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
eqMac sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $30 a year.
What you could not
- A native app living in the menu bar.
- A real app for macOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. eqMac’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
SoundSource, BlackHole, FxSound and Voicemeeter
The 4 tools eqMac is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
SoundSource
Free trial · from $49 one-time
Per-app volume, output routing and audio effects for the Mac.
- eqMac has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- 2.4GPA
BlackHole
Free
Virtual audio loopback driver for routing sound between Mac apps.
- eqMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BlackHole is open source, according to its own site.
- eqMac also covers menu bar app.
- 3.0GPA
FxSound
Free
Free open-source Windows equalizer and volume booster.
- Only eqMac lists a macOS app.
- Only FxSound lists a Windows app.
- eqMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
Voicemeeter
Free plan · from $15 one-time
Virtual audio mixer for Windows, sold as donationware.
- Only eqMac lists a macOS app.
- Only Voicemeeter lists a Windows app.
- eqMac also covers menu bar app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is eqMac free?
eqMac has a free plan. Basic: bass, mids and treble equalizer, 10-band equalizer, headphone presets, volume and balance (including boost beyond 100%), and support for any audio device.
How much does eqMac cost?
eqMac lists 3 plans. Basic: $0.
What platforms does eqMac work on?
eqMac is available on macOS.
Does eqMac have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. eqMac is listed for macOS.
Does eqMac have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. eqMac is listed for macOS.
Is eqMac open source?
eqMac is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes eqMac?
eqMac is made by Bitgapp Ltd.
What are the alternatives to eqMac?
The closest alternatives to eqMac in our directory are SoundSource, BlackHole, FxSound and Voicemeeter.
How does eqMac compare with other desktop utilities?
eqMac's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
Is eqMac good value for money?
ToolGPA grades eqMac B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2.50 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $2.99 for the category: 14 of the 36 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of eqMac?
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon. eqMac sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from eqMac’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Bitgapp Ltd.'s own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Bitgapp Ltd. Prices change, so check eqmac.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- eqMac, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/eqmac
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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