# Talkback and Volume Control vs Mic Speaker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talkback and Volume Control at 100% against Mic Speaker's 42%. Talkback and Volume Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Mic Speaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (98 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Talkback and Volume Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mic Speaker has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Talkback and Volume Control's written reviews are positive against 42% of Mic Speaker's.

Talkback and Volume Control ships an update every 6 months, Mic Speaker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkback and Volume Control | Mic Speaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-and-volume-control/id1046595331/reviews)** | [4.2 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-speaker/id1435721770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Source Elements](https://appshunter.io/developer/419225378) | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkback and Volume Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-and-volume-control/id1046595331)

This companion app offers wireless remote control for talkback switches and volume faders. It's designed to work with specific AAX plugins for professional audio workflows.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote talkback switch, Wireless volume fader, Compatible with Source-Talkback plugin, Compatible with Source-VC plugin, Remote audio control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mic Speaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-speaker/id1435721770)

Amplify your device's microphone sound through speakers or headphones. Use it for practicing songs, as a megaphone, or even as a makeshift hearing aid. Connect to Bluetooth devices for flexible audio output.

**Highlights:** Microphone sound output, Speaker output switching, Bluetooth device support, Karaoke practice, Megaphone functionality, Hearing aid simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkback and Volume Control free?

Talkback and Volume Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mic Speaker free?

Mic Speaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talkback and Volume Control or Mic Speaker?

Talkback and Volume Control is rated higher. Talkback and Volume Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mic Speaker averages 4.2 from 98 ratings.

### Do Talkback and Volume Control or Mic Speaker have ads?

Mic Speaker shows ads; Talkback and Volume Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talkback and Volume Control or Mic Speaker?

Talkback and Volume Control ships an update every 6 months, and Mic Speaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talkback and Volume Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mic Speaker on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*