# V vs Virtual Mic

The clearest difference is price: Virtual Mic at Free against V's $28.99. Virtual Mic also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). V's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

Virtual Mic is free to download; V costs $28.99 up front. Virtual Mic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Mic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Mic has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

V ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Mic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | Virtual Mic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $28.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-remote/id1223345803/reviews) | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mic-bluetooth-mic/id6743985530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Hewgill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223345802) | [nz-sw](https://appshunter.io/developer/502363484) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-remote/id1223345803)

This application provides comprehensive remote control for Avid VENUE digital audio mixing consoles. It offers a virtual control surface with channel strip layouts and dedicated editors for various functions, allowing for efficient mixing and setup. The app supports multiple workflow alternatives and full console functionality.

**Highlights:** Virtual Control Surface (VCS), Dedicated EQ, dynamics, and matrix editors, Channel Selector tool, Portrait and Landscape modes, Full snapshot and patchbay control, Plugin and file function control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual Mic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mic-bluetooth-mic/id6743985530)

Transform your mobile device into a live microphone, voice amplifier, or Bluetooth mic. Easily route audio to speakers, headphones, or other devices with real-time feedback and visualizers. Offers various voice styles and optional transcription.

**Highlights:** Live microphone functionality, Bluetooth audio routing, Voice amplification, Real-time dB meter, Noise reduction, Multiple voice styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Mic Plus Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

V costs $28.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual Mic free?

Virtual Mic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V or Virtual Mic?

Virtual Mic is rated higher. V averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Virtual Mic averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do V or Virtual Mic have ads?

Virtual Mic shows ads; V does not.

### Which is updated more often, V or Virtual Mic?

V ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Mic fortnightly. Most recently, V was updated on October 21, 2026 and Virtual Mic on October 28, 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.*