Comparison

Stereo Microphone vs AlmostSilent

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

Head to head
About

Stereo Microphone

Transform your device into a powerful microphone or audio recorder. Enhance your sound with built-in effects like pitch shifting and equalization, and choose from various high-quality recording formats.

Highlights
  • Device as microphone
  • Audio recording
  • Pitch shifter effect
  • 10-band equalizer
  • Multiple recording formats
  • Noise reduction
  • System voice processing
Features
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Use your iPhone/iPad as a microphone and output sound to headphones or speakers. You can also use it to record audio instead of playing sound. The app comes with four built-in effects. Stereo input is available on compatible devices only. The microphone on the iPhone is positioned vertically, so by using it in landscape orientation, you can experience a greater sense of stereo sound. Please note that this app was created just for my personal use, and I cannot guarantee its performance on devices I do not own. Voice preprocess: - System Voice Processing - Noise Reduction - Auto Gain Control Included effects: - Pitch shifter - Chorus - Reverb - 10-band equalizer Supported devices with stereo input (unconfirmed): - iPhone XS or later - iPhone SE 2nd generation or later - iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation or later - iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation or later Recording file formats: - MPEG4 AAC 44.1kHz 192kbps Stereo (.m4a, Up to 24 hours) - MPEG4 AAC 44.1kHz 128kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 48kHz 192kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 48kHz 256kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 48kHz 320kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 44.1kHz 96kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 32kHz 64kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - PCM 44.1kHz 16bit Integer Stereo (.wav, 6h) - PCM 48kHz 16bit Integer Stereo (.wav, 6h) - PCM 44.1kHz 32bit Float Stereo (.wav, 3h) - PCM 48kHz 32bit Float Stereo (.wav, 3h) * You can add a timecode when you use a PCM format. If you are using an external stereo microphone, please set the input channel to stereo in the settings. Please note that: - The screenshots are simulated images. The actual display may differ. - This app and descriptions contain machine translated text.

About

AlmostSilent

This utility app offers a specialized slider for precise low-volume adjustments, providing finer control than the device's built-in volume buttons. It's designed to help users achieve quieter audio levels for their device's speaker, even below the standard minimum setting.

Highlights
  • Fine-tune low volume settings
  • More precise than device buttons
  • Adjust speaker volume
  • Specialized slider interface
Features
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This slider is specialized for setting a low volume. It has better operability than the control center. The volume buttons on the side of the device have large width steps, Even at the lowest setting, the sound is rather loud. You can set lower on this app. Caution. At very low volumes, the numbers may differ from how you actually feel. This app is designed to adjust the volume of the device's speaker. It may not work well in other ways. The volume slider displayed in this app is provided by the OS. Specifications regarding the volume slider are subject to Apple's policies.

Screenshots

Stereo Microphone4 screens
AlmostSilent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AlmostSilent at Free against Stereo Microphone's $2.99. Stereo Microphone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 57%). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

AlmostSilent is free to download; Stereo Microphone costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stereo Microphone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Stereo Microphone's written reviews are positive against 57% of AlmostSilent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stereo Microphone versus AlmostSilent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStereo MicrophoneAlmostSilent
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraMotonari Hibi

Customer experience

Stereo Microphone

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

AlmostSilent

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Stereo Microphone

No in-app purchases

None

AlmostSilent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stereo Microphone free?
Stereo Microphone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlmostSilent free?
AlmostSilent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stereo Microphone or AlmostSilent?
Stereo Microphone is rated higher. Stereo Microphone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AlmostSilent averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Stereo Microphone or AlmostSilent have ads?
AlmostSilent shows ads; Stereo Microphone does not.
Which is updated more often, Stereo Microphone or AlmostSilent?
Stereo Microphone ships an update monthly, and AlmostSilent monthly. Most recently, Stereo Microphone was updated on September 21, 2026 and AlmostSilent on September 14, 2026.

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