# 4 vs Instamic Remote

The clearest difference is price: Instamic Remote at Free against 4's $4.99. Instamic Remote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 4's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Instamic Remote is free to download; 4 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

4 ships an update every 4 days, Instamic Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4 | Instamic Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upload Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318563953) | [Instamic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141162464) |

## What reviewers say

### 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/420/id327003892)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instamic Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instamic-remote/id1141162465)

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote control multiple microphones, Start and stop recording, Audio monitoring, Timecode syncing, Record video or audio directly, Adjust recording settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4 free?

4 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instamic Remote free?

Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 4 or Instamic Remote have ads?

Neither 4 nor Instamic Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4 or Instamic Remote?

4 ships an update every 4 days, and Instamic Remote every 5 months. Most recently, 4 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Instamic Remote on October 6, 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.*