Comparison

Mic. vs Microphone Live Amplifier App

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Microphone Live Amplifier App

Amplify your voice or clean your device's speaker with this audio toolkit. Features include a live microphone function, speaker cleaning tools for water or dust, and sound testing capabilities to check audio output. Offers premium features for enhanced control and functionality.

Highlights
  • Live microphone functionality
  • Speaker cleaning tools
  • Sound testing and frequency generation
  • Adjustable mic gain, bass, mid, treble
  • dB meter with optional calibration
  • Import audio files (Pro)
Features
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A simple audio toolkit for iPhone with Live Microphone, Speaker Cleaner, and Sound Test tools. - Use Live Microphone to speak through your current audio route. For best results, choose a Bluetooth, AirPlay, or wired speaker from the system audio route picker, then adjust mic gain, bass, mid, and treble. - Speaker Cleaner plays tuned sweeps and pulses that may help clear water or dust from your speaker. Choose Quick Clean, Water Eject, Dust Clean, or Deep Clean, and use manual frequency controls with Pro. - Sound Test helps you check stereo channels, bass, treble, frequency output, and estimated sound level. Run left/right/both speaker checks, play built-in test sounds, generate frequency tones, import audio files with Pro, and use the dB meter with optional calibration. ***Premium options include: - Weekly subscription with 3 days free trial - Lifetime purchase *** Subscription details: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-renewable subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, may be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Restore Purchases is available inside the app. ***Disclaimer*** Results may vary by device, speaker condition, volume, distance, room noise, and microphone direction. This app does not repair speakers or provide professional sound measurement. Privacy Policy: https://hosting-7ba9c.web.app/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://hosting-7ba9c.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Mic.4 screens
Microphone Live Amplifier App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microphone Live Amplifier App at 5.0 against Mic.'s 3.0. Microphone Live Amplifier App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mic. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microphone Live Amplifier App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microphone Live Amplifier App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic. ships an update every 6 months, Microphone Live Amplifier App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mic. versus Microphone Live Amplifier App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic.Microphone Live Amplifier App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindArray Labs LLCHa Do Thi Thu

Customer experience

Mic.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral17.4%
Negative47.8%

Microphone Live Amplifier App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic.

One-time1
  • Mic. Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Microphone Live Amplifier App

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Mic. free?
Mic. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microphone Live Amplifier App free?
Microphone Live Amplifier App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mic. or Microphone Live Amplifier App?
Microphone Live Amplifier App is rated higher. Mic. averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Microphone Live Amplifier App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mic. or Microphone Live Amplifier App have ads?
Neither Mic. nor Microphone Live Amplifier App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mic. or Microphone Live Amplifier App?
Mic. ships an update every 6 months, and Microphone Live Amplifier App monthly. Most recently, Mic. was updated on October 3, 2026 and Microphone Live Amplifier App on October 19, 2026.

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