Comparison

Simple Microphone vs Sidus Audio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Intelligent audio network
  • Wireless device control
  • Centralized monitoring
  • Parameter presets
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Demo mode
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Simple Microphone4 screens
Sidus Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Microphone versus Sidus Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple MicrophoneSidus Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (14 ratings)4.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1416 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBriswell, Ltd.Sidus Link Ltd.

Customer experience

Simple Microphone

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sidus Audio

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Microphone

No in-app purchases

None

Sidus Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Microphone free?
Simple Microphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidus Audio free?
Sidus Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Microphone or Sidus Audio?
Sidus Audio is rated higher. Simple Microphone averages 2.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Sidus Audio averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Simple Microphone or Sidus Audio have ads?
Simple Microphone shows ads; Sidus Audio does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Microphone or Sidus Audio?
Simple Microphone ships an update every 15 months, and Sidus Audio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Microphone was updated on June 4, 2026 and Sidus Audio on September 14, 2026.

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