Comparison

Freenove vs Passmic

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

Head to head
About

Freenove

Control various smart devices and robots from a single application. This app allows for seamless interaction with a range of connected products, with more to be added in future updates.

Highlights
  • Control Freenove robots
  • Control Freenove smart cars
  • Interact with multiple Freenove products
  • Expandable product support
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Freenove App can interact with multiple Freenove products. You can use this App to control Freenove's robots, smart cars, etc. More products will be added in later updates.

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Passmic

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PERFECT FOR • Event Hosts & Gatherings: Control the crowd at house parties, or community meetups without renting expensive mic setups. • Content Creators & Streamers: Record high-quality voiceovers, casual podcasts, or group gaming sessions directly to your Mac. • Instructors & Leaders: Perfect for fitness coaches, workshop guides, and teachers who need the freedom to move around. • Everyday Utility: Anyone who suddenly needs a wireless microphone for their Mac in a pinch. WHAT'S NEW Passmic just got a huge upgrade! You can now record full sessions directly on your Mac, replay them in our sleek new in-app library, and export your session transcripts with speaker avatars and timestamps. We've also updated our terminology to a friendlier 'Receiver' & 'Mic' interface. FEATURES • Instant Wireless Mic: Turn your iPhone into a high-quality microphone instantly over local WiFi—no internet required. • Record & Replay Sessions (New!): Record your live audio and transcripts directly to your Mac, and play them back instantly in the new Recordings Library. • Multi-Device Support: Connect multiple iPhones (Mics) to a single Mac (Receiver) simultaneously, making group conversations a breeze. • Enhanced Live Captions (New!): Real-time speech-to-text turns your spoken words into accessible subtitles on your Mac, now complete with beautiful speaker avatars and timestamps. • Export Transcripts (New!): Save your entire session's live captions as a text file for quick meeting notes or content creation. • Tactile Push-to-Talk: Conveniently use the physical volume down button to speak, just like a real walkie-talkie. • Host Control (Room Lock): Maintain order by approving who gets to join and speak in your session. • Real-Time Visuals: Built-in VU meter and network indicator ensure your voice is captured perfectly without lag. • Zero-Friction Audio: Ultra-low latency streaming optimized for real-time playout on your Mac's speakers or other apps. HOW IT WORKS Passmic magically transforms your iPhone into a wireless microphone. It uses your local WiFi network to stream your voice directly to the companion Mac Receiver app. From there, the Mac app receives your audio and plays it loud and clear through your speakers, saves it to your Recordings Library, or seamlessly routes it into your favorite recording/streaming applications. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 18 or later • Mac running macOS 15 or later • Both devices connected to the same WiFi network • Passmic Mac Receiver app (available for free on the Mac App Store)

Screenshots

Freenove4 screens
Passmic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Passmic at every 4 days against Freenove's every 3 months. Freenove's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freenove ships an update every 3 months, Passmic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Freenove versus Passmic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreenovePassmic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShenzhen Freenove Creative Technology Co., Ltd.Muhammad Ariq Hendry

In-app purchases

None

Freenove

No in-app purchases

None

Passmic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freenove free?
Freenove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Passmic free?
Passmic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freenove or Passmic have ads?
Neither Freenove nor Passmic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freenove or Passmic?
Freenove ships an update every 3 months, and Passmic every 4 days. Most recently, Freenove was updated on September 25, 2026 and Passmic on October 10, 2026.

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