BetterAudio is a macOS menu bar app for advanced audio device management. It lets you quickly switch input/output devices, control volume, see what’s currently playing, and configure global keyboard shortcuts – all from the menu bar.
- Quickly mute by clicking on the menu bar icon.
- Different microphone mute status icons.
- Now Playing section that shows the currently playing track.
- Custom notifications about track changes.
- Force media keys to work for a selected player (Spotify, Apple Music).
- Redirect volume keys to the selected player.
- Quickly switch input and output devices.
- Show all available devices with the ability to hide/blacklist unwanted ones.
- Change system volume directly from the menu bar.
- Custom notifications when changing volume or switching devices.
- Customization of components displayed in the menu bar.
BetterAudio is free to use with a solid set of core features. If you enjoy the app and want to support its development, you can purchase a Support license. Prices: 29.99 PLN, 7.99 EUR, 9.99 USD.
By buying a Support license you:
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Support the project directly
- Help cover the cost of backend infrastructure, security work and ongoing maintenance.
- Let the author spend more time polishing existing features and adding new ones.
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Unlock extra premium features
- Volume keys routing – route the system volume keys to control the output you actually care about (e.g. a specific external device instead of the default one).
- Custom mute HUD position – move the mute HUD to a custom position on your screen so it doesn’t overlap what you’re working on.
- Extended HUD display time – increase how long HUDs stay visible, making it easier to see volume / mute / device changes at a glance.
These premium options are clearly gated in the UI, so you always know what you unlock with a Support license.
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Get a trial before you decide
- New users receive a time‑limited trial where premium features are fully unlocked.
- After the trial ends, you can keep using the free core features or support the app by activating a license.
In short: you don’t need a license to use BetterAudio, but if you find it useful and want to help it grow, a Support license is the best way to say “thank you” — and you get some nice extra features in return.