# Simple Microphone vs Mic Test

The clearest difference is rating: Mic Test at 4.3 against Simple Microphone's 2.8. Mic Test also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (81 vs 15). Simple Microphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Microphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mic Test holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mic Test has 81 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Simple Microphone's written reviews are positive against 27% of Mic Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Microphone ships an update every 15 months, Mic Test monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Microphone | Mic Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-microphone/id1493896874/reviews) | **[4.3 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-test-instant-audio-check/id6447490663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Briswell, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490573318) | [Yoshinobu Ikeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563599126) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Microphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-microphone/id1493896874)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mic Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-test-instant-audio-check/id6447490663)

Instantly test your microphone's audio quality with a simple interface. This app supports various microphone types, displays real-time sound levels, and allows for one-touch recording and playback. Save your recording history for easy comparison.

**Highlights:** Instant microphone testing, Volume meter for sound levels, One-touch recording and playback, Supports Bluetooth, external, and built-in mics, Recording history storage, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Microphone free?

Simple Microphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mic Test free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Microphone or Mic Test?

Mic Test is rated higher. Simple Microphone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Mic Test averages 4.3 from 81 ratings.

### Do Simple Microphone or Mic Test have ads?

Both Simple Microphone and Mic Test show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Microphone or Mic Test?

Simple Microphone ships an update every 15 months, and Mic Test monthly. Most recently, Simple Microphone was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mic Test on October 22, 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.*