Comparison

Lightning Headset Test vs iMic

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

Head to head
About

Lightning Headset Test

Features
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HeadSet Test Tool

About

iMic

Transform your smartphone into a professional karaoke microphone with real-time voice effects. Add echo, reverb, pitch shifts, and more to your voice instantly. Explore 14 unique presets for a variety of vocal transformations.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice effects
  • Echo and reverb
  • Pitch shifting
  • Howling effect
  • 14 unique presets
  • Live VU meter
  • Master volume control
Features
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▶ Real-Time Voice Effects Mic • iMic transforms your smartphone into a professional karaoke microphone instantly. Tap once, speak or sing, and hear your voice transformed in real time with studio-quality effects. ▶ Key Features 【 Echo 】 • Add depth and dimension to your voice with adjustable delay, feedback, and mix. • From subtle room reflections to deep canyon echoes fully customizable. 【 Reverb 】 • Surround your voice with rich, natural reverberation. • Adjust room size, decay, and intensity to place yourself anywhere from a small studio to a massive concert hall. 【 Pitch Shift 】 • Raise or lower your voice up to 12 semitones in real time. • Sound like a giant, a chipmunk, an angel, or anything in between no post-processing needed. 【 Howling Effect 】 • The raw, electric feedback sound of a live mic pushed to its limits. • Control gain and frequency for dramatic stage-style howling effects. 【 14 Presets 】 • Jump straight into the fun with one tap. • Karaoke, Hall, Angel, Robot, Monster, Cave, Space, Ghost, Baby, Giant, Underwater, Dracula, Cheer, and Original each carefully tuned for a distinct sonic character. 【 Real-Time VU Meter 】 • Watch your voice visualized live with a color-reactive level meter. • Green to red, see exactly how loud and dynamic your performance is. 【 Master Volume Control 】 • Fine-tune your output volume independently from effects. • Stay in control of your sound at all times. 【 5 Language Support 】 • Fully localized in English, 한국어, 日本語, 中文, and Français. The whole world can sing along. ▶ Presets Gallery • Presets • KaraokeClassic karaoke warmth with echo & reverb • HallExpansive concert hall acoustics • AngelBright, heavenly pitch-shifted voice • RobotMechanical, glitchy electronic voice • MonsterDeep, terrifying creature sound • CaveDark, cavernous echo chamber • SpaceVast, otherworldly cosmic reverb • GhostEerie, haunting whisper effect • BabyHigh-pitched, adorable chipmunk voice • GiantOne full octave down earth-shaking • UnderwaterSubmerged, muffled aquatic tone • DraculaSinister, dramatic dark voice • CheerBright, energetic crowd-ready voice • OriginalClean, unprocessed microphone input ▶ Connect With Us • Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/corp.exciting2/ • TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@corp.exciting2 • YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@excitingcorp • Telegram : https://t.me/notice_exciting ▶ FAQ 【 Do I need headphones? 】 • Yes, earphones or headphones are strongly recommended. Using the speaker without headphones may cause real acoustic feedback. 【 Is my voice data stored? 】 • Never. iMic processes everything locally on your device in real time. No audio is recorded, transmitted, or stored. 【 Why does the Howling effect sound loud? 】 • The Howling effect amplifies your voice signal by design — keep volume moderate and use headphones for the best experience. 【 Need Help? 】 • For support, feedback, or inquiries: corp.exciting@gmail.com

Screenshots

Lightning Headset Test1 screens
iMic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Headset Test at none against iMic's shown. Lightning Headset Test also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). iMic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Headset Test ships an update every 7 months, iMic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lightning Headset Test versus iMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning Headset TestiMic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHangzhou Crysound Electronics Co., Ltd.HOYONG NA

In-app purchases

None

Lightning Headset Test

No in-app purchases

None

iMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Headset Test free?
Lightning Headset Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMic free?
iMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Headset Test or iMic have ads?
iMic shows ads; Lightning Headset Test does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Headset Test or iMic?
Lightning Headset Test ships an update every 7 months, and iMic every 2 months. Most recently, Lightning Headset Test was updated on November 2, 2026 and iMic on November 5, 2026.

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