What Tablif read on BalanceBar's site
BalanceBar describes itself as: “BalanceBar — Free Mac audio sharing & separate ear volume”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
What it is
Calls itself “menu-bar app”.
- Calls itself: menu-bar app
“A free Mac menu-bar app for sharing audio through two outputs with separate device volumes”
Where it puts itself
Rules out “app account”.
- Says it will not: app account
“No app account, subscriptions or in-app ads.”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever.
- Free plan: free forever
“Free to download and use. No subscription, no paid unlocks, no in-app donations.”
“Free software.”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers. Built for solo users.
- Sells to: consumers
- Company size: solo / indie
“Free to download and use. No subscription, no paid unlocks, no in-app donations.”
“Balance for solo listening. Separate device volumes when you share.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Built with Vercel.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Built with: Vercel
“A free Mac menu-bar app for sharing audio through two outputs with separate device volumes”
“…macOS 13 or later.”
What it works with
Runs inside Apple silicon, Intel Macs and Mac. Names AirPods Pro 3, Audio MIDI Setup and 2 more on its pages.
- Runs inside: Apple silicon · Intel Macs · Mac
- Names: AirPods Pro 3 · Audio MIDI Setup · Ko-fi · +1
“Verified with AirPods Pro 3.”
“Built for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download free for Mac ↓”
“Guides -> https://balancebar.vercel.app/guides.html”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 13 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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