iVolume for Windows

User Reviews

• Program Protection and Pricing Paranoia Personified

  sebast612September 28, 2014

  Pros

  Nice interface; nothing exceptional from a functional standpoint

  Cons

  The lack of marketing ethics on the part of this developer.

  Summary

  In a world that has changed this software developer appears to be living in the past. They can't seem to play it straight -- it's "FREE", but it isn't FREE. That, in itself is not unusual in a world where truth is a matter of "interpretation". If it's NOT FREE, simply say so ... don't do the "weasel" thing -- constant interruptions and a 1,000 song limitation. If they want to SELL, then put that upfront. The price is an indication of the amateur status of this group. Either that or an exaggerated ego. It doesn't matter ... it simply won't succeed. Control panel - Programs and Features -- Uninstall.

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• Does not work and developer does not respond to emails

  sach160December 19, 2011

  Pros

  None. Doesn't work.

  Cons

  tried extensively and it just does not work, I keep having to adjust volume levels of well known songs, for example having to turn up Elton john's album captain fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy for any of it's songs. I have tried contacting the developer to see if he can help or I can help him improve the software, but no response. Avoid

  Summary

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• Outrageously priced -- not worth the money

  superbu-2009May 30, 2010

  Pros

  The only pro to iVolume over simple MP3 Gain (or its AAC plugin) is that it can normalize Apple Lossless files, which MP3 Gain's AAC plugin cannot. So, yes, it works well.

  Cons

  It's outrageously expensive. $29.99? Really? And each new upgrade COSTS you? Most stuff like this online comes with free upgrades for life. Surely someone out there will come up with some freeware that does the same thing...

  Summary

  I did try the demo version, and while I found it to work well, I felt the price was at least 1/3 higher than it was worth.

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• Outrageous Arrogance - borderline scam

  topperJakeFebruary 9, 2010

  Pros

  iVolume works as promoted. Nice clean interface.

  Cons

  Who does this guy think he is. Upon purchase, he adds an additional utility (plus additional $$$), and then adds still another (required) charge of $5 as "insurance" in case you lose your registration code. What smarmy hubris. No sale.

  Summary

  I wouldn't send this arrogant oaf a single $.

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• This is definitely NAGWARE

  KalhounDecember 28, 2009

  Pros

  It seems to work okay. Uses the ReplayGain feature found in many other, free software packages. The advantage is that this program uses a script to update the iTunes program at the same time.

  Cons

  This program seems to work okay but the NagWare feature it has is HORRIBLE. It pops up a screen every 10 songs or so with a 15-20 second countdown timer. Apparently, the programmer is demanding $30 for the software.

  Summary

  Is it a cool feature to update iTunes in real time? Certainly. Does this program do anything else special, not really. There are PLENTY of free gain adjusting programs, I've used many of them. Foobar being my favorite and it's free. Is this program worth $30? Not to me. Maybe $10 but when you figure that the actual ReplayGain feature is someone else's work, it's hard to understand how this became a $30 program. As for the NagWare feature, it's so 90s. Might as well be CrippleWare it is so annoying. If you add up the 20 seconds you get the feeling you are just wasting your time using the program as it is. So unless you are going to register it, it's probably not worth your time. The alternatives are much quicker in the long run.

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• Just perfect!

  mani.deNovember 24, 2008

  Pros

  I'm using iVolume for years now and it's simply the best volume adjustment solution out there. Version 3 is amazing with it's ease of use and beatiful user interface and it's lightning fast by using all available processor cores at once.

  Cons

  No cons. Perfect.

  Summary

  A must-have when listening to music, e.g. on parties, or with an iPod or iPhone.

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