WO Mic vs KDE Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
WO Mic ships an update every 7 months, KDE Connect every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | WO Mic | KDE Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (235 ratings) | 4.2 (279 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | 60.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 235 | 279 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wolicheng Tech. | KDE e.V. |
Customer experience
WO Mic
KDE Connect
User reviews
WO Mic
From 235 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
WO Mic
- WO Mic all access$0.991 Month
- WO Mic all access$8.991 Year
KDE Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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