Mic. vs Mic Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mic.
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.
- 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
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Mic. turns your iPhone into a real-time audio monitor and recording studio. Plug in your headphones, pick your microphone, and hear it live with zero-configuration passthrough. Whether you're monitoring a podcast, checking a PA system, recording a voice memo in studio quality, or just need a reliable audio tool — Mic. is ready. Live Monitoring Real-time mic passthrough with adjustable input gain and output volume. L/R level meters show your signal at a glance. The input picker lists every microphone your iPhone offers: the built-in mic's stereo and mono patterns, wired headsets, USB interfaces and receivers, and Bluetooth hands-free mics. Visualizations See your sound in four modes: Waveform, Spectrogram, Frequency Bars, and Oscilloscope — all rendered in real time with Metal. Recording Record in the format you need: WAV, ALAC, AAC, or MP3. Browse, play back, and share your recordings directly from the app. DSP Effects Shape your sound with 8 real-time effects and 13 built-in presets. Dial in the perfect tone with per-effect parameter controls. Designed for Focus Dark interface. No clutter. Portrait and landscape layouts. Just audio. Mic. is free to use for live monitoring with waveform visualization. Unlock Mic. Pro for recording, DSP effects, and all visualization modes with a single one-time purchase of $3.99. No subscription. Privacy Policy: https://mindarray.io/mic/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mic Test
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Is your microphone sounding muffled, quiet, or static? Mic Test is a clean, professional, and powerful audio utility designed to diagnose and test any microphone connected to your iOS device. Whether you are checking your built-in iPhone microphone, a wired headset, AirPods, or a professional Bluetooth microphone, Mic Test provides instant visual and audible feedback. FEATURES: TWO CORE TEST MODES: - Direct Sound (Raw Mode): Capture the raw, unfiltered audio stream directly from the hardware. Bypass system signal processing to evaluate true frequency response and hardware static. Save recordings as high-fidelity, lossless WAV files. - Communication (Processed Mode): Apply iOS-native echo suppression, noise reduction, and automatic gain control. Simulate exactly how you sound during standard phone calls, VoIP apps, or virtual meetings. Saves as compact M4A files. REAL-TIME DECIBEL ANALYSIS: - View live input levels with our high-precision decibel (dB) meter. - Monitor input spikes and ambient room noise to perfectly calibrate your voice level. HARDWARE & DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS: - Instantly identify active audio input routes (Built-in Mic, Wired Headset, Bluetooth, or AirPods). - View detailed hardware specifications, standard sample rates (44,100 Hz), and audio channel mapping. - Refresh route mapping dynamically when plugging/unplugging headphones or connecting wireless devices. SMART AUDIO LIBRARY: - Browse and play back all your diagnostic tests directly within the app. - View detailed metadata for every recording: date, time, test mode, active hardware device used, file size, and duration. - Rename and organize your recordings for easy tracking. - Share WAV and M4A audio files directly via AirDrop, Email, Messages, or cloud storage. - Fully integrated with iOS Files sharing - access and copy your raw recordings straight from the native Apple "Files" application. Get clear insight into your audio gear today. Download Mic Test and check your microphone in seconds!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mic Test at none against Mic.'s 1. Mic Test also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Mic.'s advantage is device support. On price 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. Mic. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mic Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mic. | Mic Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MindArray Labs LLC | Minaben Patel |
In-app purchases
Mic.
- Mic. Pro$3.99
Mic Test
No in-app purchases








