Comparison

WO Mic vs Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

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

Head to head
About

WO Mic

Transform your smartphone into a wireless microphone for your computer. This app captures audio and transmits it via Wi-Fi, simulating a hardware microphone for all your audio software. Enjoy low latency and easy setup for a seamless audio experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless microphone via Wi-Fi
  • Simulates a real hardware microphone
  • Low latency audio transmission
  • Easy configuration and use
  • Adjustable volume and audio quality
  • Supports 48000Hz, 16-bit mono audio
Features
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WO Mic captures voice data from phone microphone and transmits the data to computer through WIFI. On computer, accompanying programs gets the audio data, simulate one virtual microphone device and forward data to all kinds of audio softwares just like a real hardware microphone. Besides installing this app on your iPhone, you also need to install below 2 programs on your computer to make it work: 1. WO Mic Client 2. WO Mic virtual device Visit http://wolicheng.com/womic to get more information. You can subscribe to remove ads, adjust volume level and audio quality level of the virtual microphone on computer. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Main features: - Wireless microphone without any cost - Connect by Wifi - Can be used with any programs on computer just like REAL microphone - Very short lag - Easy to configure and use - Audio format: 48000 sampling rate, 16 bits per sample, mono channel Support: https://wolicheng.com/womic Privacy: https://wolicheng.com/womic/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://wolicheng.com/womic/tos.html

About

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

Control your desktop applications and tools with customizable virtual keys on your mobile device. Streamline content creation, productivity, and more with powerful features and extensive plugin support.

Highlights
  • Virtual key press control
  • Customizable profiles and layouts
  • Extensive plugin support
  • Multi-action key triggers
  • Voice command integration
  • Personalized icons and animations
Features
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CONTROL APPS AND TOOLS WITH A VIRTUAL KEY PRESS Stream Deck Mobile is a full-fledged recreation of our iconic Stream Deck keypad. Now with an all-new design, more freedom to customize, and powerful features exclusive to iPhone and iPad. WORKS WITH WHAT YOU LOVE Stream Deck Mobile puts your setup at your fingertips, so you can control apps and tools without touching your mouse or keyboard. Perfect for content creation, productivity, video calls, conversations, lighting, audio, music, social media, and much more. ALL THE BEST OF STREAM DECK Profiles: Create specialized keypads, each with their own role Plugins: Get more actions to control your favorite apps and tools Icons: Personalize your keys with colorful images and animations Multi actions: String together a series of actions — all triggered by a single key Folders: Organize and group your actions for easy access Pages: Store even more actions on up to 10 additional pages -------------------------- STAY FREE Get 6 keys and unlimited actions — forever. OR GO PRO Get up to 64 keys — that’s double the number of our largest device, Stream Deck XL. Personalize your background — choose from our faceplate library or upload your own. Customize your layout — 5X3 or 8X8 keys? One big button? Your keypad, your choice. GETTING STARTED IS EASY Open Stream Deck on your computer, then connect wirelessly from your mobile device. Don't have the desktop app yet? Get it free for macOS or Windows. -------------------------- STREAM DECK ON IPHONE AND IPAD "Hey Siri" Hands tied? Across the room? Create custom voice commands and control your setup with a quick shoutout. Go dark or light Swap modes on the fly — or automatically. Some faceplates even change their look based on your appearance! Multitasking magic With iPad multitasking, use Stream Deck Mobile alongside your favorite apps or websites. You can even run two Stream Deck Mobile keypads at the same time! Power in numbers Pair Stream Deck Mobile with multiple computers or run Stream Deck Mobile on multiple devices — simultaneously. -------------------------- SO MUCH TO PERSONALIZE Discover community plugins, profiles, and icons you’ll love — then install them instantly. PLUGINS GALORE OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Discord, Spotify, VoiceMod, Philips Hue, Zoom, Teams, PowerPoint, and lots more. Thanks to Stream Deck SDK, new plugins keep coming. Stream Deck Mobile keeps getting better. And with everyone in on the action, anything is possible. -------------------------- INSTANTLY YOURS Accessing the legendary power of Stream Deck has never been easier. Go on, get started now with the device you already have!

Screenshots

WO Mic3 screens
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile at 4.6 against WO Mic's 2.3. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 236). WO Mic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. WO Mic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile has 5.9K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of WO Mic's written reviews are positive against 42% of Elgato Stream Deck Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WO Mic ships an update every 7 months, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WO Mic versus Elgato Stream Deck Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWO MicElgato Stream Deck Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (236 ratings)4.6 (5.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews42.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2365.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolicheng Tech.Corsair Memory, Inc.

Customer experience

WO Mic

All ratings224 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative65.6%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative56.4%

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

All ratings5,687 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews523 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.5%

User reviews

WO Mic

From 236 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 🚀 Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • 💡 Useful as a backup mic
  • 🎨 Good audio quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns
  • 💰 Subscription required for basic features
  • 🤖 Robotic/poor audio quality on free version

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Workflow is smooth
  • 👍 Good for creators
  • 👍 Useful tool
  • 👍 Works great on iPad
  • 👍 Lifetime purchase available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constantly disconnects/loses connection
  • 🐛 Unreliable, buggy performance
  • 💰 Subscription model, not one-time purchase
  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription to unlock full functionality
  • 🔒 Limits features for non-subscribers

Bugs and requests

WO Mic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with certain devices/OSes
  • Causes system slowdowns or crashes on some PCs
  • Fails to detect or connect to microphone

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Bluetooth and USB connections
  • Improve stability and reduce disconnections
  • Allow more customization options without subscription

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Fails to detect/connect to computer
  • Profiles don't switch properly
  • Shortcuts don't work
  • Crashes OBS
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More buttons/customization options
  • Native iPad app support
  • Wired connection option
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Volume control for external devices
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  • Universal remote control support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WO Mic

Subscriptions2
  • WO Mic all access$0.991 Month
  • WO Mic all access$8.991 Year
5 purchases

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
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  • 12 Months1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is WO Mic free?
WO Mic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elgato Stream Deck Mobile free?
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WO Mic or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile?
Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is rated higher. WO Mic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Elgato Stream Deck Mobile averages 4.6 from 5.9K ratings.
Do WO Mic or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile have ads?
Neither WO Mic nor Elgato Stream Deck Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WO Mic or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile?
WO Mic ships an update every 7 months, and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, WO Mic was updated on November 11, 2026 and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile on November 11, 2026.

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