Comparison

Mic Test vs Stage Control

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

Head to head
About

Mic Test

Instantly test your microphone's audio quality with a simple interface. This app supports various microphone types, displays real-time sound levels, and allows for one-touch recording and playback. Save your recording history for easy comparison.

Highlights
  • Instant microphone testing
  • Volume meter for sound levels
  • One-touch recording and playback
  • Supports Bluetooth, external, and built-in mics
  • Recording history storage
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Main Features - Simple and intuitive interface. - Instantly perform microphone tests. - Compatible with Bluetooth, external, and built-in microphones. - Volume meter to check sound levels. - One-touch recording and playback. - Recording history storage function. - Sophisticated, cool design. Effortless Microphone Testing Open the app, and the mic test begins immediately. Quickly check sound levels without any hassle. One-touch Recording and Playback Record and playback with just one touch, allowing you to instantly review your recordings. Easy-to-Use for Everyone The intuitive interface allows even first-time users to master the app quickly. Supports a Wide Range of Microphones Compatible with Bluetooth, external, and built-in microphones, enabling testing with various types of mics. Recording History Storage Function Save your recording history, making it easy to compare sound quality with other microphones or previously recorded audio. Clearly Visible Sound Levels Equipped with a volume meter that displays sound levels in real-time. Cool and Sophisticated Design Not only is it user-friendly, but the design is also stylish, lifting your spirits as you use it.

About

Stage Control

Features
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Stage Control verbindet deine Show-Steuerung auf einer übersichtlichen Oberfläche. Erstelle eigene Seiten mit Buttons, Schaltern, Fadern und Signalanzeigen – passend für FOH, Bühne und Technik. DEINE SHOW, DEINE OBERFLÄCHE • Elemente frei positionieren und gestalten • Eigene Farben, Icons, Bilder und Seitenhintergründe • Shows speichern, öffnen und als neue Show beginnen GERÄTE UND AKTIONEN • OSC, MIDI, UDP, TCP, HTTP, WebSocket und Art-Net • Gerätebibliothek mit Vorlagen für kompatible Licht-, Audio- und Funksysteme • Mehrere Aktionen pro Element und OSC-Rückmeldungen • Monitor zur Kontrolle von Verbindungen und ausgeführten Aktionen TEAM UND REMOTES • Browser-Remote im lokalen Netzwerk • Jedes Remote-Gerät einzeln freigeben und Seiten zuweisen • Apple Watch als Remote mit PIN-Anmeldung und Freigabe am Host • Freigabe-Buttons und Signalanzeigen für die Abstimmung zwischen FOH und Bühne ABLÄUFE PLANEN Plane Buttons nach Datum, Uhrzeit oder Wiederholung und kombiniere Schritte mit Wartezeiten. Auf iPhone und iPad werden geplante Abläufe nur bei geöffneter App ausgeführt. Für die Steuerung externer Geräte sind kompatible Geräte und eine passende Netzwerk- oder MIDI-Verbindung erforderlich. Remotes senden ihre Bedienbefehle an den Stage-Control-Host; dieser führt die Geräteaktionen aus. Ein lokaler Host auf iPhone oder iPad muss dafür geöffnet bleiben. Die verfügbaren Gerätefunktionen hängen vom jeweiligen Modell und dessen Konfiguration ab.

Screenshots

Mic Test4 screens
Stage Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stage Control at none against Mic Test's 1. Stage Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price and iOS requirement 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 Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stage Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic Test ships an update monthly, Stage Control every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mic Test versus Stage Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic TestStage Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshinobu IkedaDennis Haag

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

Stage Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stage Control free?
Stage Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mic Test or Stage Control have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; Stage Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Mic Test or Stage Control?
Mic Test ships an update monthly, and Stage Control every 3 days. Most recently, Mic Test was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stage Control on November 6, 2026.

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