# Mic. vs Virtual Mic

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Mic at 5.0 against Mic.'s 3.0. Virtual Mic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). Mic.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mic. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Virtual Mic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Mic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Mic has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mic. ships an update every 6 months, Virtual Mic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mic. | Virtual Mic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic/id377672213/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mic-bluetooth-mic/id6743985530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MindArray Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318275405) | [nozomu yasui](https://appshunter.io/developer/502363484) |

## What reviewers say

### Mic.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic/id377672213)

Transform your iPhone into a professional audio monitoring and recording studio. Experience real-time sound with zero-configuration passthrough, visualize audio in multiple modes, and record in various formats with DSP effects. Designed for focused audio work.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio monitoring, Live passthrough with gain control, Multiple audio visualization modes, High-quality audio recording, Real-time DSP effects, Dark, clutter-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mic. Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Mic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mic-bluetooth-mic/id6743985530)

Transform your mobile device into a live microphone, voice amplifier, or Bluetooth mic. Easily route audio to speakers, headphones, or other devices with real-time feedback and visualizers. Offers various voice styles and optional transcription.

**Highlights:** Live microphone functionality, Bluetooth audio routing, Voice amplification, Real-time dB meter, Noise reduction, Multiple voice styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Mic Plus Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mic. free?

Mic. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Mic free?

Virtual Mic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mic. or Virtual Mic?

Virtual Mic is rated higher. Mic. averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Virtual Mic averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Mic. or Virtual Mic have ads?

Virtual Mic shows ads; Mic. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mic. or Virtual Mic?

Mic. ships an update every 6 months, and Virtual Mic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mic. was updated on October 3, 2026 and Virtual Mic on October 4, 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.*