Comparison

Bose Connect vs Microphone Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bose Connect

Control and enhance your Bose Bluetooth audio devices. Manage settings, share music with friends, and customize noise cancellation. Stay updated with the latest software for an optimized listening experience.

Highlights
  • Manage product settings
  • Control auto-off timer
  • Adjust volume
  • View battery readings
  • Share music with two headphones
  • Sync speakers for Party Mode
  • Enable Stereo Mode for speakers
  • Adjust noise cancellation
Features
Currently charting
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Bose Connect unlocks the full potential of your Bose Bluetooth® Product. EASY ACCESS TO EVERYTHING Get quick access to the key features on your products, like the auto-off timer, volume control, and battery readings. And it’s the easiest way to manage multiple Bluetooth connections. But that’s just the beginning. SHARE THE MUSIC MUSIC SHARE lets you listen together. Now two pairs of Bose® wireless headphones can share the experience - listen together, at the same time, while one of you DJ’s. New PARTY MODE lets you sync two SoundLink® speakers for double the audio…ideal for listening in two different places, and new STEREO MODE immerses you in music by separating the sound into Left and Right channels across two paired speakers for that amazing stereo experience. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HEADPHONES CONTROLLABLE NOISE CANCELLATION on our QC®30 headphones lets you decide how much of the world to let in by adjusting the level of noise cancellation right in the app. And the built-in HEART RATE MONITOR for our SoundSport® Pulse headphones displays your heart rate clearly in the app. AND SO MUCH MORE From viewing product details to personalizing settings, get the most out of your Bose wireless products. It even downloads the latest software in the background and only installs it when you’re ready. See how our simple app can make all the difference. 
* NOTE *
 Bose Connect works with Bose Frames, QC®35, SoundSport® wireless, SoundSport® Pulse wireless, SoundSport® Free wireless, QuietControl™ 30, SoundLink® wireless II, ProFlight® headphones, and SoundWear Companion speaker, SoundLink® Color II, SoundLink® Revolve, SoundLink® Revolve+, SoundLink® Micro, and S1 Pro® speakers
 
 Some features may not be available for all products. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license. https://www.bose.com/en_us/legal/california_privacy_notice_of_collection.html https://worldwide.bose.com/privacypolicy Location Location access is optional and is used only for the Find My Buds feature. Find My Buds uses your device's location to help identify the last known location of your earbuds. If you do not use Find My Buds, you can decline location access and continue to use the rest of the app. Location information used by Find My Buds is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to Bose.

About

Microphone Live

Transform your iOS device into a versatile live microphone. Stream audio wirelessly to speakers or headphones, enhance sound with professional controls like EQ and pitch shifting, and monitor levels with a decibel meter. Ideal for announcements, hearing assistance, or creative audio effects.

Highlights
  • Live microphone access
  • Wireless audio output to Bluetooth devices
  • Real-time audio effects (pitch, reverb, EQ)
  • Decibel meter for input monitoring
  • Microphone polar pattern selection
  • Live broadcast tool
Features
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Turn Your iPhone or iPad Into a Powerful Live Mic Microphone Live transforms your iOS device into a real-time microphone with advanced features and crystal-clear sound. Whether you’re enhancing your hearing, speaking through bluetooth speakers, or just having fun with audio effects—Microphone Live makes it simple. FEATURES: Live Microphone Access Listen through your device’s built-in or external microphones with low-latency audio. Wireless Audio Output Stream your live mic audio to Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or wireless speakers—great for live announcements or personal amplification. Pro Audio Controls • Apply real-time compression for smoother sound • Shift pitch for creative or accessibility use • Add reverb for natural room ambiance or effects • Boost or cut targeted frequencies with Parametric EQ Decibel Meter Monitor live input levels with a real-time dB meter—great for volume awareness and sound checks. Microphone Polar Pattern Selection Choose from available mic patterns (e.g. cardioid, omnidirectional) for the best sound pickup depending on your environment. Live Broadcast Tool Turn your iOS device into a personal PA system—perfect for events, classrooms, or performances. Simple, Intuitive Interface No clutter. No confusion. Just tap and go. Designed for all users, from casual listeners to audio enthusiasts. Whether you’re enhancing hearing, making a live speech, or experimenting with sound—Microphone Live is your all-in-one audio companion. Download now and hear the difference. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bose Connect4 screens
Microphone Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bose Connect at none against Microphone Live's 6. Bose Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Microphone Live's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Microphone Live sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Bose Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bose Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bose Connect has 294K ratings behind it against 5.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Bose Connect's written reviews are positive against 63% of Microphone Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, Microphone Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bose Connect versus Microphone Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBose ConnectMicrophone Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (294K ratings) — better4.4 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings294K — better5.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBose CorporationVonBruno LLC

Customer experience

Bose Connect

All ratings293,404 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,480 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative25.9%

Microphone Live

All ratings5,122 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews795 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.2%

User reviews

Bose Connect

From 294K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Seamless connectivity
  • 👍 Great sound quality
  • 💡 Useful features like stereo pairing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and pairing issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 👎 Difficult to set up stereo mode

Microphone Live

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Works with Bluetooth speakers
  • 👍 Simple interface
  • 🎨 Can utilize all mics
  • 🤖 Good for voice amplification

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cuts off after short time
  • 🔊 Causes echo/feedback issues
  • 🔇 Doesn't work with Bluetooth mics
  • 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔌 Delay when connected to speakers

Bugs and requests

Bose Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection with devices
  • Firmware updates cause issues and break functionality
  • Stereo mode often fails to work properly
  • Random power-on and disconnection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Equalizer options
  • Ability to set default noise cancellation level
  • Improved Bluetooth management and device switching
  • Better accessibility support

Microphone Live

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Microphone stops working after iOS updates
  • App crashes when used with certain devices
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice changer options
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Reduce audio latency
  • Implement echo/feedback cancellation
  • Allow use of external/Bluetooth mics

In-app purchases

None

Bose Connect

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Microphone Live

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pitch Shift$0.99
  • Compression$1.99
  • Reverb$1.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Bose Connect free?
Bose Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microphone Live free?
Microphone Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bose Connect or Microphone Live?
Bose Connect is rated higher. Bose Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 294K ratings, while Microphone Live averages 4.4 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Bose Connect or Microphone Live have ads?
Microphone Live shows ads; Bose Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Bose Connect or Microphone Live?
Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Microphone Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bose Connect was updated on October 21, 2026 and Microphone Live on October 20, 2026.

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