Comparison

Megaphone vs GoodMicPlus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

GoodMicPlus

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a live microphone. Connect to external speakers via lightning or Bluetooth to amplify your voice. Perfect for karaoke, it mixes your vocals with music from other apps or browsers, offering adjustable volume, echo, and delay.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as a live microphone
  • Connect to external speakers (lightning/Bluetooth)
  • Karaoke music integration
  • Automatic background operation
  • Adjustable voice volume
  • Microphone on/off control
  • Wet/dry mix, feedback, and delay adjustments
Features
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GoodMicPlus app is an enhancement of GoodMic, which lets you use your iPhone/iPad as a live microphone. Connect to your external speaker using either the lightning connector or Bluetooth and you're set to go. To sing karaoke, play the karaoke music using your favorite app or Web browser and just sing along. GoodMicPlus app automatically runs in the background and your voice will be mixed together with the karaoke music from other sources. You can adjust the volume of your voice, turn the microphone on/off, adjust the wet dry mix, feedback and delay.

Screenshots

Megaphone4 screens
GoodMicPlus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoodMicPlus at 4.1 against Megaphone's 2.8. GoodMicPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Megaphone's advantage is ratings volume (584 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Megaphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GoodMicPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoodMicPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Megaphone has 584 ratings behind it against 18, 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 57% of GoodMicPlus's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Megaphone versus GoodMicPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegaphoneGoodMicPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (584 ratings)4.1 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings584 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmudge Apps LtdMinh Le

Customer experience

Megaphone

All ratings584 ratings
Positive41.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews1,067 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative41.5%

GoodMicPlus

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

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

GoodMicPlus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Megaphone

One-time2
  • Bluetooth support and no ads$2.99
  • Bluetooth support and no ads$4.99
None

GoodMicPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Megaphone free?
Megaphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoodMicPlus free?
GoodMicPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Megaphone or GoodMicPlus?
GoodMicPlus is rated higher. Megaphone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while GoodMicPlus averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Megaphone or GoodMicPlus have ads?
Megaphone shows ads; GoodMicPlus does not.

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