Comparison

4K5 LightControl vs Pro Microphone

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

Head to head
About

4K5 LightControl

Features
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The Light Control app improves efficiency, flexibility and convenience when working on site. It allows 4K5 work lights to be controlled from a smart phone over a wireless connection. The output of the light can be dimmed in five levels from 20 % to 100 % for optimum and quick adjustment to the actual situation and task. In addition to the display in per cent, the set light level is easy to identify from an easy-to-read graphic. Four work lights can be connected to the app at the same time. It is also possible to operate a work light from two smart phones with synchronised operating status. For work lights running from a battery, information on the charge is provided by a colour and per cent display. The power consumption can be effectively reduced by adjusting the light output to suit requirements as only as much electricity is consumed as is required to complete the task. The work lights can be quickly switched off remotely when leaving the site.

About

Pro Microphone

Features
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Pro Microphone - Studio Quality Mixer Turn your iPhone or iPad into a live microphone monitor with a built-in studio-style signal chain. Whether you’re rehearsing, hosting, presenting, or just checking how you sound through a speaker or headphones, Pro Microphone routes your voice from the mic to your chosen output with a focus on responsiveness and clarity. Hear yourself, clearly Tap the mic to start. Your voice is processed on the device and played back through the current audio route Bluetooth speaker, AirPods or other headphones, wired earbuds, AirPlay, or the built-in speaker (with smart handling to reduce nasty feedback when you’re on open speakers). Designed for real rooms Live monitoring can cause echo and squealing when the mic picks up the speaker. Pro Microphone includes feedback-aware options so you can start with safer presets or tune things yourself. Adjust Input Gain to control how hot the mic is, and use Volume Boost (200–300%) when you need more level in the room without losing the headroom you need when you’re loud. Shape your tone Dial in Bass, Mid, and Treble with a straightforward studio EQ. Add a light Pop Filter to tame plosives and rumble before the EQ. Choose Echo levels from dry to ambient when you want a bit of space perfect for practice or creative vocal effects. Stay oriented The input meter shows level in dBFS so you can avoid clipping, and status hints help you see how the system is treating latency and routing. If no external speaker or headphones are connected, the app can let you know so you’re not left wondering why everything’s coming from the phone. Bluetooth and daily use Pair your speaker or headset in Settings, then use the app as usual. For the lowest delay, wired headphones are still king; Bluetooth adds some delay by nature of the protocol but the app is tuned to keep the path as snappy as the hardware allows. Thoughtful touches Open How It Works from the help button for a full tour of every control. From the settings menu you can reach support email, privacy policy, and terms. While the mic is active, the display can stay awake so a quick screen lock doesn’t interrupt your session. Privacy-minded Pro Microphone is built around live monitoring: your audio is meant to be heard in the moment, not “stored in the cloud” as part of the core experience described for the app. Permissions are there for microphone (and Bluetooth when the system requires it) so iOS can route audio the way you expect. If you want a pro-style vocal check without a rack of hardware gain, tone, light effects, and flexible output routing Pro Microphone is your pocket studio mixer. Download it and tap the mic to hear yourself the way the room hears you.

Screenshots

4K5 LightControl2 screens
Pro Microphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

4K5 LightControl and Pro Microphone are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
4K5 LightControl versus Pro Microphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4K5 LightControlPro Microphone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUMAREX GmbH & Co. KGRahul Gupta

In-app purchases

None

4K5 LightControl

No in-app purchases

None

Pro Microphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4K5 LightControl free?
4K5 LightControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Microphone free?
Pro Microphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4K5 LightControl or Pro Microphone have ads?
Neither 4K5 LightControl nor Pro Microphone shows ads.

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