Audio (157 programs)

Pros: Lightweight and free. Detects whole albums automatically. Very fast. Good lightweight replacement for iTunes. Supports more formats than iTunes.

Cons: Lack of advanced functions and preferences.

Pros: Flexible audio editing tools. Deep workflow customization options. Stable performance on large projects. Broad third-party plug-in support.

Cons: Interface feels technical initially.

Pros: Intuitive to use. Integration with iTunes. Plenty of features and customization options.

Cons: Speed and completion time depends on hardware and audio setting used.

Pros: Easy to use. Works as advertised. Quick functionality. Supports batch editing.

Cons: Random fetching errors. Not updated frequently enough. Developer isn’t the most responsive. Needs a 64-bit processor.

Pros: Compatible with multiple file types. Fully customisable. Allows text formatting. Supports text in numerous languages.

Cons: Controls take time to learn. Does not include karaoke tracks.

Pros: Get more out of your built in speakers. Louder playback. Edit levels for better effects. Boom 2 Remote is a convenient, free addition.

Cons: Poor levels can ruin audio. It can be bad when switching between tracks.

Pros: Looks great from the start. Quick navigation. Use it to view photos, videos and listen to music. Lots of skins. Stream video over a network with ease.

Cons: Takes some time to customize. Navigation may feel unintuitive at first.

Pros: Has a range of plugins and patches for extension. Users can create their own song files. Animated visual effects. Party mode allows up to 12 players.

Cons: Not mouse-friendly. Mechanics may take a while to learn. Background videos can clutter the interface. Visual design is a little bland.

Pros: Silicio is a well-designed music playing app with a user-friendly interface. Links up with most major music apps and services.

Cons: Silicio is a fairly basic app. You may want more control over your music than Silicio provides.