# SimpleMic vs WatchMic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchMic at none against SimpleMic's 4. WatchMic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). SimpleMic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WatchMic asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMic | WatchMic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Stijn Aa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782102905) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865)

Capture high-quality audio with this elegant iPhone recorder. Features gesture-based controls, multiple recording modes like sound-activated and no-motion activated, and seamless iCloud sync for easy access across devices. Manage, tag, and share your recordings effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based user interface, Sound Activated recording mode, No Motion Activated recording mode, Record on Start option, iCloud Drive sync, Tagging and notes for recordings, Comprehensive sharing and uploading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finer Things Color Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planetary Color Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great sound quality
- 📱 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 🔒 Secure recordings
- 🎨 Simple and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited features without paid upgrade
- 🔇 No stereo recording on iPhone
- 🤔 Unclear where recordings are stored
- 🤖 Unreliable watch app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly during calls
- Playback issues when device goes to sleep
- Renaming files in iCloud doesn't sync back to app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to record in layers or tracks
- Include audio waveform visualization
- Allow recordings to be shared without paid upgrade
- Implement a complication for quick access from Apple Watch


### WatchMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmic/id6741780740)

Transform your Apple Watch into a high-quality wireless microphone for crystal-clear audio in your videos. Perfect for vloggers, content creators, and interview recordings, it syncs seamlessly with your video footage.

**Highlights:** Wireless microphone functionality, Crystal-clear audio recording, Seamless video sync, Ideal for vloggers and content creators, Supports Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMic free?

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

### Is WatchMic free?

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

### Do SimpleMic or WatchMic have ads?

Neither SimpleMic nor WatchMic shows ads.

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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.*