Microphone vs Micstream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microphone
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless microphone. Stream your voice live to AirPlay-compatible speakers or headphones. You can also record and play back audio, with options for direct connection via jack.
- Wireless microphone functionality
- Live stream voice to AirPlay speakers
- Record and play audio
- Direct jack connection option
- Ad-free experience
- No push notifications or emails
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This application turns your iPhone or iPad into wireless microphone! We updated our app. So now your iOS device can live-stream voice to connected speakers or headphones instantly! Select Speakers (Bluetooth speakers, AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, Apple TV, Bluetooth headphones, etc.) Press the mic button to start Speak Press the mic button to stop Thats it! Your voice will be sounding from sound system connected to your device. It even works with car sound systems, when connected via bluetooth or macOS device. Alternatively you can plug your sound system's jack straight into your iPhone or iPad and use the app without the AirPlay device. We do not present any ads (ad-free) We do not send any annoying push notifications We do not send you any emails with our app news. We do not collect any user specific information We do not use any SDK's to collect user/device actions No dirty-stuff in the background! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Micstream
Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily connect over Wi-Fi for clear audio in calls, streaming, and recordings, bypassing the need for extra hardware. Enjoy advanced noise cancellation and studio-quality sound.
- Wireless PC microphone
- High-quality audio
- AI noise suppression
- Custom Windows driver
- Low-latency Opus codec
- Automatic PC discovery
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Why spend money on a USB microphone? Your phone's microphone already beats most budget USB mics. Micstream makes Windows treat it like a proper hardware microphone — over Wi-Fi, with no cables and no extra hardware. NO WORKING MIC? USE YOUR PHONE Laptop mic sounds bad? Headset broken? Webcam has no sound? Use your phone instead. Micstream turns it into a wireless microphone for your PC. No Bluetooth pairing, no drivers to install on your phone. SETUP IS EASY 1. Download the Windows client from micstream.io 2. In Windows, select Micstream as your audio input device 3. Launch the app and connect to your PC over Wi-Fi 4. Start streaming! Your phone is now a standalone PC microphone — just like one you would buy in the store. WHY MICSTREAM • Save money: no need to buy an expensive standalone microphone — Micstream is free • Ultimate convenience: use your iPhone as a professional-grade PC mic • High-quality audio: crisp, clear sound for podcasts, gaming, video calls, voiceovers, and more • Custom Windows driver: works like a real hardware PC mic in any application (Zoom, Discord, OBS, Teams, games, and more) FEATURES • World-class noise suppression via DeepFilterNet • Custom Windows audio driver • Studio-quality audio — 48 kHz and 32-bit for unmatched clarity and detail • High-quality, low-latency Opus codec • Stereo recording on supported devices • Automatic PC discovery on your Wi-Fi network YOUR PHONE AS A MIC FOR EVERY APP Use your iPhone as a microphone for your PC in Zoom, Discord, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, and any game or recording software. One mic app covers video calls, streaming, podcasts, voice-overs, dictation, and speech-to-text. If it accepts a microphone input, you can stream your phone's mic to your PC. NOISE CANCELLATION BUILT IN Micstream turns your phone into a noise-cancelling microphone. It uses DeepFilterNet, a state-of-the-art AI noise filter that removes background noise like keyboard sounds, fans, and street noise in real time. Your voice stays clear. You can switch noise cancellation on or off from the desktop app. PRICING • Micstream is free — watch a short ad to stream for the next hour • Micstream Pro supports the developer and removes ads and limits SUPPORTED DESKTOP SYSTEMS • Windows 10 • Windows 11 • Linux TECHNICAL DETAILS Micstream's desktop client features a tailored Windows audio driver designed for a seamless PC mic experience. 32-bit depth allows a wider dynamic range and more detail in your recordings. Audio is encoded with the Opus codec, whose low algorithmic delay (5–10 ms) makes it a perfect fit for streaming from phone to PC. Networking uses UDP on ports 37718–37720, with automatic client discovery and forward error correction against packet loss. PRIVACY POLICY https://micstream.io/privacy TERMS OF USE https://micstream.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Microphone at none against Micstream's shown. Microphone also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Micstream's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Microphone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Micstream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Microphone ships an update every 2 months, Micstream every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microphone | Micstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simonas Armonas | StreamDev Technologies |
Customer experience
Microphone
Micstream
In-app purchases
Microphone
- 1 week$1.997 Days
- 1 month$3.991 Month
- 1 year$7.991 Year
Micstream
- Unlimited PC Microphone – Monthly$2.991 Month
- Unlimited PC Microphone – Yearly$14.991 Year
- Unlimited PC Microphone – Lifetime$29.99








