Microphone Live vs Smart Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Smart Assist
This app simplifies the setup and operation of wireless microphone systems. It offers automated configuration, monitoring, and access to all system settings via a smartphone or tablet. Get your wireless system up and running in seconds with intelligent setup and helpful resources.
- Automated setup and operation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- System monitoring
- Access to all system settings
- Frequency allocation and naming
- Firmware updates
- Support hub with tutorials and manuals
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Evolution Wireless Digital Smart Assist makes the setup and use of Sennheiser Evolution Wireless Digital simple and fast. Use your smartphone or tablet to connect via Bluetooth for an efficient setup and overview of your new wireless system. Smart Assist provides automated setup, operation and monitoring Smart Assist becomes the "engineer in your pocket." After installation of the app, you'll only need another 60 seconds to have your system set up and running, including pairing and automated frequency allocation. Intelligent setup automatically creates reliable wireless connections, no wireless expertise required Aside from instant access to all system settings, you'll find a brand-new support hub with video tutorials and detailed manuals to help get you started. Stay current with firmware updates accessible directly within the app. Mobile access to all system settings centralizes control, eliminating the need for complicated menu navigation on every device Automated setup of receivers and transmitters, frequency allocation, channel naming, muting and battery status are now only one tap away. Easy frequency allocation and naming of all wireless channels keeps systems organized Always stay on top of all your wireless systems, even when using 15 channels at the same time. Our coloring and naming feature helps you to exactly identify each channel. The optionally available color coding set helps to tag the hardware as well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microphone Live at 4.4 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Microphone Live also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 38) and review sentiment (62% vs 39%). Smart Assist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Microphone Live sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Smart Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microphone Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microphone Live has 5.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Microphone Live's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.
Microphone Live ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microphone Live | Smart Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.1K ratings) — better | 2.9 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews — better | 38.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VonBruno LLC | Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG |
Customer experience
Microphone Live
Smart Assist
Bugs and requests
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
Smart Assist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microphone Live
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pitch Shift$0.99
- Compression$1.99
- Reverb$1.99
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- Lifetime$29.99
Smart Assist
No in-app purchases
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