Boom 3D alternative
MACA vs Boom 3D
Boom 3D is best known for system-wide audio enhancement — 3D surround and a big boost — with a per-app volume controller on top. MACA is built the other way around: precise, per-app control of volume, EQ, routing and profiles, with per-app volume free for everyone.
Side by side
| MACA | Boom 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to start · Pro from $2.99/mo | $49.99 (App Store) · 15-day trial |
| Per-app volume & mute | FREE all apps | PAID Included |
| Per-app output routing | PRO | — |
| Profiles | 1 free · unlimited Pro | — |
| Focus Mode for calls | FREE | — |
| Platform | macOS 15+, Apple Silicon | macOS & Windows |
Why people pick MACA
- Per-app volume and mute are free for every app; Pro (from $2.99/month or $39.99 once) stays well under Boom 3D's $49.99.
- No trial countdown: MACA's free tier lasts forever, while Boom 3D's 15-day trial ends and locks per-app control behind payment.
- Per-app routing, unlimited profiles, Focus Mode and a local Control API — control built for each app, not just the whole system.
- Native and private: local processing, no cloud, no kernel extensions.
When Boom 3D is the better call
If you mainly want a system-wide 3D-surround effect and a loudness boost — or you also need a Windows version — Boom 3D is built for that. MACA focuses on precise per-app control rather than a global sound effect.
Competitor details reflect public information as of mid-2026 and may change. Prices in USD.