Megaphone vs Simple Microphone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Megaphone
Instantly transform your device into a microphone for amplified sound. Connect to external speakers via wired or wireless options to be heard clearly in any situation, from speeches to presentations. Offers advanced features for a seamless audio experience.
- Crystal-clear sound quality
- Connect to wired speakers
- Connect to Bluetooth speakers
- Stream to second iOS device over Wi-Fi
- Stream to Apple TV
- Background operation
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Megaphone is a must-have app for your iPhone or iPad. Megaphone instantly transforms your iPhone or iPad into a microphone when you connect it to external speakers. With crystal-clear sound and easy setup, you can make yourself heard in minutes. Simply connect your iPhone or iPad to external speakers via the headphone jack or lightning port. Then launch Megaphone, start speaking and you’ll hear your voice amplified through the speakers, loud and clear. If you’re using wireless speakers, upgrade to Megaphone Pro and pair your iPhone or iPad with your speakers over Bluetooth. Once your device is paired, you can stream your voice to the speakers and say your piece. Whether you’re making a speech at a party or a wedding, or addressing a room of people at work or at school, Megaphone is the easiest way to amplify your voice. No need to hire a microphone or PA system again. And if you’re using a PC without a microphone, Megaphone is a simple and inexpensive way to add a mic to your PC setup so you can add add voiceover to videos, record podcasts with crystal-clear sound or add commentary to games. With Megaphone Pro, you can stream your voice to a second iOS device or an Apple TV over Wi- Fi, then connect the second device to external speakers for a truly wireless experience. Simply download the free version of Megaphone on the second device and ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Key features: • Crystal-clear sound quality • Connect to wired speakers • Connect to Bluetooth speakers* • Connect to speakers via AirPlay* • Stream your voice to a second iOS device over Wi-Fi* • Stream your voice to an Apple TV* • Run Megaphone in the background* • Ad-free usage* • Dark Mode* * Requires Megaphone Pro, available via in-app purchase. Apple TV streaming requires Apple TV fourth-generation or later.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Microphone at none against Megaphone's 2. Megaphone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (584 vs 14). On price, rating, ads 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. Megaphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Microphone asks for nothing beyond the download.
Megaphone holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Megaphone has 584 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Megaphone's written reviews are positive against 33% of Simple Microphone's.
Megaphone ships an update every 3 months, Simple Microphone every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Megaphone | Simple Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (584 ratings) — better | 2.6 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 584 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smudge Apps Ltd | Briswell, Ltd. |
Customer experience
Megaphone
Simple Microphone
Bugs and requests
Megaphone
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing
- Microphone not working
- Bluetooth pairing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Bluetooth mic input support
- Adjustable echo/reverb settings
- Compatibility with more Bluetooth devices
- Ability to use phone as wireless mic
Simple Microphone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Megaphone
- Bluetooth support and no ads$2.99
- Bluetooth support and no ads$4.99
Simple Microphone
No in-app purchases
Questions
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