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Grain vs SoundRange

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Grain compared with SoundRange
DetailGrain logo GrainSoundRange logo SoundRange
What it doesEndless ambient focus music generated live that never loops Per-app volume control for Mac, right from the menu bar
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 30 minutes daily play, 25-minute timer, all six themes. Grain Unlock: $19 once (plus tax where applicable) for unlimited play, longer timers (45, 60, 90 minutes), sleep timer, lock-screen playback, offline install, and all future themes. Free, with a one-time Pro upgrade for US$12.99. Free version includes volume and mute for every app, live level meters, output volume control, and balance/mono settings. Pro adds per-app output routing, noise removal, volume leveler, 10-band EQ, volume overdrive to 150%, device groups, profiles, key
Key features
  • Live-generated music that never loops
  • Mood changes throughout the day
  • Free 25-minute focus timer
  • Background playback on iPhone lock screen
  • Longer focus timers up to 90 minutes with unlock
  • Sleep timer
  • Offline install capability
  • Works on any modern web browser
  • No account or tracking required
  • Per-app volume control with live level meters
  • Per-app output routing to different speakers and devices
  • 10-band equalizer with presets for each app
  • Noise removal for calls and voice applications
  • Auto-ducking to lower music during calls
  • Saved profiles for different mixes
  • Keyboard shortcuts for volume and controls
  • Device priority and group outputs
  • Balance and mono control per app
What makes it different
  • Never loops because music is generated live, not played from a recording
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Mood adapts to the time of day automatically
  • No tracking or account needed to use
  • Future themes included with unlock purchase
  • Independent volume control for every application simultaneously
  • Works with any app that plays sound including browsers, calls, music and streaming
  • No data collection, cloud processing, or accounts required
  • Pay once forever with no subscription required
  • Runs entirely on your Mac in real time
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