Simple Microphone vs Sidus Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Microphone
Transform your phone into a functional microphone that can connect to Bluetooth speakers. It also includes recording capabilities and automatic text transcription for your audio.
- Use phone as a microphone
- Bluetooth speaker connectivity
- Audio recording
- Automatic text transcription
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Simple microphone is the app your phone can be used as a microphone with Bluetooth speaker. This app has functions are Microphone, Recorder, and Text automatic transcription.
Sidus Audio
This app allows professional audio engineers and sound enthusiasts to wirelessly connect and control multiple audio devices. It features an intelligent network for stable communication, centralized monitoring, and parameter presets, all accessible through a user-friendly interface.
- Intelligent audio network
- Wireless device control
- Centralized monitoring
- Parameter presets
- Cloud synchronization
- Demo mode
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Sidus Audio™ is an audio control App released by Sidus Link® for professional audio engineers, mixing engineers, foley engineers as well as video workers, anchor and sound lover,etc.Users can connect and control devices wirelessly,to realize higher working efficiency. I. Intelligent audio network The decentralized audio communication network supports direct connection of audio device through mobile terminal Bluetooth without another network (gateway or router); The auto reconnection mechanism can maximize the communication smoothness and avoid repeated adding of audio devices; Support up to 20 devices, exclusive Bit ConnectifyTM technology provides more stable and faster communication transmission. II. Functions 1. Control Mode Simplified core controls to ensure ease of use for users. Accurate workstation classification to improve focus and efficiency. 2. Quick Management Monitoring mode The “Devices” and “Workstation” mode supports centralized and classified monitoring, to realize overall and targeted management; Parameter preset The device parameters can be saved to preset library and uploaded to cloud server, to support one-key saving and call; III. Workflow First,establish a Bluetooth communication network and start intelligent control right now! Second, copy the configured devices to device groups for application in different scenarios. Finally, the dual modes of "Devices" and "Workstation" will help help you monitor efficiently! IV. Cloud Service Free Cloud storage, support synchronization of presets and account data to avoid occupation of local memory. Reliable cloud service manager, avoid data loss when switching among different terminals. V. Demo Mode Full-process functional experience, no equipment required, no threshold to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sidus Audio at 4.4 against Simple Microphone's 2.6. Sidus Audio also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sidus Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Simple Microphone's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sidus Audio's.
Simple Microphone ships an update every 15 months, Sidus Audio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Microphone | Sidus Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (14 ratings) | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Briswell, Ltd. | Sidus Link Ltd. |
Customer experience
Simple Microphone
Sidus Audio
In-app purchases
Simple Microphone
No in-app purchases
Sidus Audio
No in-app purchases
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