# Mackie SRM vs iMic

The clearest difference is rating: iMic at 4.6 against Mackie SRM's 3.1. iMic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (318 vs 10). Mackie SRM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Mackie SRM asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMic has 318 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Mackie SRM's written reviews are positive against 18% of iMic's.

Mackie SRM ships an update every 19 months, iMic every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mackie SRM | iMic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mackie-srm-flex-connect/id1480964423/reviews) | **[4.6 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imic-bluetooth-speaker-mic/id1515029336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **318** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **18.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loud Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/511500930) | [App All Day Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514345817) |

## What reviewers say

### Mackie SRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mackie-srm-flex-connect/id1480964423)

Control your Mackie SRM-Flex Portable Column PA System wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust channel EQ, reverb, voicing modes, levels, and LED settings. Save and recall system configurations with snapshots.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth control, Channel EQ adjustment, Reverb and voicing modes, Channel and master level control, LED bar and front LED modes, System snapshot saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imic-bluetooth-speaker-mic/id1515029336)

Transform your iPhone into a microphone for your Bluetooth speaker. Enjoy karaoke with background music, apply voice filters, and utilize advanced features like noise reduction and echo removal. Unlock more capabilities through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone as microphone for Bluetooth speaker, Karaoke functionality with background music, Voice filters, Noise reduction, Echo removal, Minimal design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iMic Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iMic Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mackie SRM free?

Mackie SRM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mackie SRM or iMic?

iMic is rated higher. Mackie SRM averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while iMic averages 4.6 from 318 ratings.

### Do Mackie SRM or iMic have ads?

iMic shows ads; Mackie SRM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mackie SRM or iMic?

Mackie SRM ships an update every 19 months, and iMic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mackie SRM was updated on November 3, 2026 and iMic on November 3, 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.*