Comparison

WO Mic vs KDE Connect

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

KDE Connect

Seamlessly integrate your devices with features like a shared clipboard, file sharing, and remote control. Use your phone as a virtual touchpad or keyboard, and even control presentations remotely. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Shared clipboard
  • File and URL sharing
  • Virtual touchpad and keyboard
  • Remote presentation control
  • Remote command execution
  • End-to-end encryption
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KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Share files and URLs to your computer from any app. - Virtual touchpad and keyboard: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad or keyboard - Remote presentation remote: control a laser pointer on the screen of your computer by moving your phone around. - Remote commands: run commands on your computer from your phone. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe. Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your other computers/phones/tablets and keep the version up-to-date for the latest features to work. This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Please visit the KDE Connect website to grab the source code.

Screenshots

WO Mic3 screens
KDE Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KDE Connect at 4.2 against WO Mic's 2.3. KDE Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (61% vs 38%). WO Mic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. WO Mic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KDE Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of WO Mic's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WO Mic ships an update every 7 months, KDE Connect every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WO Mic versus KDE Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWO MicKDE Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (235 ratings)4.2 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews60.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings235279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolicheng Tech.KDE e.V.

Customer experience

WO Mic

All ratings224 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative65.6%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative56.6%

KDE Connect

All ratings276 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.7%

User reviews

WO Mic

From 235 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

KDE Connect

From 279 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works seamlessly across devices
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure file transfer
  • 💡 Innovative remote control features
  • 🤖 Great for Linux/KDE integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
  • 🤖 Limited functionality on iOS compared to Android
  • 🤔 Pairing can be unreliable at times

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

KDE Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Clipboard push feature not working
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Incompatibility with certain device/OS combinations
  • Inability to discover/connect to devices in some cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for background operation
  • Improve multi-file transfer capabilities
  • Integrate with system share sheet
  • Implement two-finger scrolling and other gestures
  • Add SMS/notification sync features

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WO Mic

Subscriptions2
  • WO Mic all access$0.991 Month
  • WO Mic all access$8.991 Year
None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WO Mic free?
WO Mic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WO Mic or KDE Connect?
KDE Connect is rated higher. WO Mic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 279 ratings.
Do WO Mic or KDE Connect have ads?
Neither WO Mic nor KDE Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WO Mic or KDE Connect?
WO Mic ships an update every 7 months, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, WO Mic was updated on October 24, 2026 and KDE Connect on October 24, 2026.

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