# Mic. > Real-time audio monitor and recording studio for iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by MindArray Labs LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic/id377672213 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MindArray Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318275405) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-06-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-04 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic/id377672213/reviews.md ## What is Mic.? Mic. turns your iPhone into a real-time audio monitor and recording studio. Plug in your headphones, select an input source, and hear your microphone live with zero-configuration passthrough. Whether you're monitoring a podcast, checking a PA system, recording a voice memo in studio quality, or just need a reliable audio tool — Mic. is ready. Live Monitoring Real-time mic passthrough with adjustable input gain and output volume. L/R level meters show your signal at a glance. Works with built-in mics, wired mics, USB interfaces, and Bluetooth audio. Visualizations See your sound in four modes: Waveform, Spectrogram, Frequency Bars, and Oscilloscope — all rendered in real time with Metal. Recording Record in the format you need: WAV, ALAC, AAC, or MP3. Browse, play back, and share your recordings directly from the app. DSP Effects Shape your sound with 8 real-time effects and 13 built-in presets. Dial in the perfect tone with per-effect parameter controls. Designed for Focus Dark interface. No clutter. Portrait and landscape layouts. Just audio. Mic. is free to use for live monitoring with waveform visualization. Unlock Mic. Pro for recording, DSP effects, and all visualization modes with a single one-time purchase. ## Key features - Real-time audio monitoring - Live passthrough with gain control - Multiple audio visualization modes - High-quality audio recording - Real-time DSP effects - Dark, clutter-free interface ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Mic. Pro | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic/id377672213/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Do NOT purchase this app! *2017-09-06* This is a shame. The app does not work to amplify your voice connected to a speaker or any other device. It is horrible!!!!! ### 3/5 — 3/5 *2014-06-02* What I want to know is, how come I can't record when I hit the 'rec' button? ### 5/5 — Great app! *2014-05-12* Simple and pretty, a good alternative to GarageBand mic recording. ### 1/5 — Stupid app *2014-04-09* I want my money back I will sue you this app is the worst app Would rate 0 ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2013-07-07* Have they fixed this app? ### 1/5 — Doesnt work *2013-01-20* Garbage ### 4/5 — Ben 22 *2012-07-04* Great app. Microphone is like a normal one. Only thing that is really bad is that there is a red bar that stays on. Update this app and change it!!! ### 1/5 — It is just a mic picture on my iPad iOS5.1 for $0.99 *2012-04-29* Not function. No sound come out from earphone jack. Only thing you can enjoy is the big mic picture. My iPad system is iOS5.1. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2012-04-25* Paid for it. Tried it. Not worth it even if free. The five star reviews must be planted. Disappointed and a little angry that I wasted my money based on slick marketing. ### 3/5 — Uhhhh *2012-04-04* This is fun bit get rid of the buzzing thing it's one and buzzing and really annoying unless u r constantly talking into it ## Frequently asked questions about Mic. ### What can I do with Mic. for free? The free version of Mic. allows for live monitoring with waveform visualization. You can plug in headphones, select an input source, and hear your microphone live with adjustable gain and output volume. ### How do I unlock all features in Mic.? To unlock recording, DSP effects, and all visualization modes, you need to purchase Mic. Pro. This is a single one-time purchase, not a subscription. ### Does Mic. have ads? No, Mic. does not contain advertisements. The app is designed for a focused audio experience without interruptions. ### What devices is Mic. compatible with? Mic. is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with both iPhone and iPad. ### What audio formats can Mic. record in? Mic. supports recording in several high-quality formats, including WAV, ALAC, AAC, and MP3, giving you flexibility for your audio projects. ### How often is Mic. updated? Mic. was last updated on March 3, 2026, indicating active development and support for the application. ### Can I use external microphones with Mic.? Yes, Mic. works with a variety of input sources, including built-in microphones, wired microphones, USB interfaces, and even Bluetooth audio devices. ### What are the visualization modes in Mic.? Mic. offers four real-time visualization modes: Waveform, Spectrogram, Frequency Bars, and Oscilloscope, all rendered using Metal for smooth performance. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-03-03 Mic. Pro in-app purchase: unlock recording, DSP effects, and all visualizations with a single purchase. ### 1.3 — 2014-08-22 • Touch and hold the ‘Rec’ button for a few seconds, and the recordings window will appear. There you can select a previous recording for playback. (Remember, you need to touch and hold the button down to see the recordings) • Use iTunes file sharing to access your saved recordings and copy them from your device. Simply connect your iOS device to a machine running iTunes, then access your device via iTunes and go to the applications area. There, find the Mic. app and you will be able to access the recordings folder (where you can copy the recordings to your computer). • Mic. now runs in the background (again). To quit Mic. simply double-tap the home button on the device, and swipe up on the Mic. preview screen to terminate the app (the same way you would terminate any iOS app). ### 1.2 — 2014-04-13 Refactored design Microphone effects (Delay/echo, reverb) Music playback Recording Music volume control Mic volume control ### 1.1 — 2010-08-10 + Universal support for both iPhone & iPad + Allows running in background in iOS4 (3GS+ only) + Added Stereophonic Panning (iOS4 only) + Added Mic input volume control for both iPhone & iPad ### 1.0 — 2010-06-21 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Mic. | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mixcraft Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcraft-remote/id625676529) | 2.9 (27) | Free | Music | | [Mic Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-live/id6748776742) | 4.4 (14) | Free | Music | | [Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-to-speaker-virtual-mic/id1514011963) | 4.5 (3,365) | Free | Music | | [Microphone Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-live/id1070812067) | 4.4 (5,019) | Free | Music | | [AVA Music Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ava-music-studio/id6504203511) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Backwards Voice Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-recorder/id6751756143) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Music | ## More apps by MindArray Labs LLC - [Tremor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tremor/id349058205) - [Skratcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skratcher/id409667863) All apps by MindArray Labs LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/318275405 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-04.*