Comparison

Electro vs Ajar Mic

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

Head to head
About

Electro

Control and configure multiple portable loudspeakers wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust EQ, gain, presets, and even mix shows on the fly for compatible models. Monitor system status and receive important notifications for a seamless performance.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous control of up to 6 loudspeakers
  • Adjust EQ, gain, presets, and crossover
  • On-the-fly show mixing
  • Signal and limiter status indicators
  • Battery life indicators
  • Dynamic component grouping
  • LED speaker identification
Features
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QuickSmart is your app for wireless control of compatible Electro-Voice portable loudspeaker families, including ZLX G2, ELX200, EVOLVE, and EVERSE. Quick and smart - exactly what the name says. Quick, because your best sound shouldn't wait. Simply connect in seconds, and you're in full control of your speaker system. No manual required. Smart, because your sound deserves more than just the basics. Adjust sound, EQ, and levels for your Electro-Voice speakers and groups, right from your phone or tablet. Mixer equipped models unlock professional effects and signal routing, with advanced configuration always within reach. From a single loudspeaker to a complex sound system. From your first soundcheck to your biggest gig. QuickSmart keeps your best sound in your hands, always at your fingertips.

About

Ajar Mic

This app connects musicians with open mic nights and helps hosts manage their events. Artists can find and sign up for slots, receive notifications, and manage their public profiles. Hosts can set up events, manage signups, and communicate with performers.

Highlights
  • Find open mic events
  • Sign up for performance slots
  • Receive event notifications
  • Public artist profile
  • Venue display screen support
  • Host event management tools
Features
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Ajar Mic Open mics run on good vibes and bad WiFi. Ajar Mic is here to handle the logistics so you can focus on the music. Whether you're a songwriter hunting for a stage on a Tuesday night or a host keeping the local scene alive, Ajar Mic connects performers and venues in one place built for the way open mics actually work. For Artists Browse open mic nights near you and grab a slot before they fill up. You'll get a heads-up when your set time is coming, when something changes, or when the host has news for the lineup. Your profile travels with you: your name, photo, and logo can show up on the venue screen when it's your turn to step up. For Hosts Set your slots, open your signup window, and let your performers claim their spots. When something changes, blast a message to everyone on the bill in one tap. Less chasing people down, more focus on making the night a good one. What You Get Find open mic events happening near you Sign up for slots with live availability Push notifications for reminders and last-minute updates, with controls to choose exactly what you hear about A public artist profile with your photo, background, logo, and a link to your corner of the internet Venue display screen support so your name is up in lights (or at least on the TV) when you perform Premium artists can customize their display slide layout and pick what shows on screen Host tools for managing your event, your slots, and your performers Download a copy of your personal data whenever you want it Free to join. Premium Artist and Host subscription plans available for artists and venues who want more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ajarmic.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Electro4 screens
Ajar Mic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ajar Mic at 3.7 against Electro's 3.1. Ajar Mic also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Electro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (134 vs 3). On price, ads 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. Ajar Mic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Electro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ajar Mic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electro has 134 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Electro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ajar Mic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electro ships an update every 6 months, Ajar Mic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Electro versus Ajar Mic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectroAjar Mic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (134 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKeenfinityBearded Squid LLC

Customer experience

Electro

All ratings128 ratings
Positive46.1%
Neutral18.0%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral22.3%
Negative45.5%

Ajar Mic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Electro

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App won't connect unless firmware is updated
  • Bluetooth connection drops mid-performance
  • Connection timeouts and constant loading
  • App fails to recognize certain speaker models
  • Settings revert to default values after power cycle
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  • Channel names don't persist in saved presets
  • Crossover settings don't save correctly
  • Input rename function non-functional on iPad
  • App crashes when switching between apps
  • Stored presets not working reliably
  • Front LED stops working after firmware update
  • Distortion when app and native Bluetooth streaming run simultaneously
  • App won't connect with certain iOS versions
  • Limit indicator not displayed in app despite showing on speaker
  • Fader positions not recalled on speaker restart
  • Aux fader functions disappearing
  • App doesn't work with VoiceOver accessibility feature

Requested features

19 requests
  • Parametric EQ on individual channels
  • Ability to save and recall channel names with presets
  • Individual channel volume and EQ control for all models
  • Larger virtual LED meters and signal level displays
  • Multi-device simultaneous pairing capability
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  • Unified control interface for linked speaker pairs
  • Ducking feature on all applicable channels
  • Customizable effect parameters (decay time, delay length)
  • Preset preview without loading
  • Pre-fader auxiliary sends
  • Frequency analyzer for feedback detection
  • Spanish language support
  • Better documentation and instruction manuals
  • Ability to control speakers during firmware updates
  • Longer tap delay times (beyond 500ms)
  • Accessibility improvements for visually impaired users (VoiceOver support)
  • Crossover frequency settings that save properly
  • Battery percentage indicator display
  • Release notes for firmware updates

Ajar Mic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Electro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ajar Mic

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Artist Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Host Monthly$20.001 Month
  • Premium Artist Yearly$50.001 Year
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  • Host Yearly$200.001 Year

Questions

Is Electro free?
Electro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ajar Mic free?
Ajar Mic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Electro or Ajar Mic?
Ajar Mic is rated higher. Electro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Ajar Mic averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Electro or Ajar Mic have ads?
Neither Electro nor Ajar Mic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electro or Ajar Mic?
Electro ships an update every 6 months, and Ajar Mic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Electro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ajar Mic on November 5, 2026.

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