Comparison

MicSwap Pro vs sub808

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

Head to head
About

MicSwap Pro

Transform your device into a professional recording studio. Import or record audio, then experiment with 17 different studio microphones and environments to alter the sound. Edit, organize, and share your high-fidelity creations.

Highlights
  • Record or import audio
  • Swap between 17 modeled microphones
  • Change studio environments
  • Edit and trim recordings
  • Use with external microphones/interfaces
  • Audiobus, AUv3, IAA compatible
  • Share recordings
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A mobile recording studio. Record or import audio, swap microphones for different sounds, change studios, edit, color label, sort, share and store your recordings anywhere. Use standalone or connect an external microphone or interface and get the hifi sound of 17 different studio microphones with a swap of the screen. MicSwap Pro works with any external mic or interface compatible with your iDevice to deliver high fidelity professional sounding recordings. You can also use your Bluetooth mic to record. Great for podcasting, voiceover, music creation and more. MicSwap Pro comes with all microphones, studio environments, unlimited recording and can be used as a plugin with other apps like Garageband, etc (Audiobus, AUv3, IAA). MicSwap can also transform your iPhone or iPad into a microphone when you connect it to external speakers. If you're using a computer without a microphone, MicSwap is am easy way to add a mic to your setup so you can add voiceover to videos, record podcasts, add commentary to games and more Check out our 'Audio Recording and Mastering Bundle' which includes MicSwap Pro and AudioMaster Pro. Comes with full tech support. No sign up required, so you get to creating. "If you’re yearning to broaden your sonic palette but don’t happen to have a spare $2K to spend, you’ll like MicSwap Pro a whole lot." - MacLife "MicSwap Turns Your iPhone Into Rock And Roll" - TechCrunch "Great! If you’re yearning to broaden your sonic palette but don’t happen to have a spare $2K to spend, you’ll like MicSwap Pro a whole lot." - MacLife. "One of the best recording apps for iOS" - iPadMusic Check out our new 'Audio Recording and Mastering Bundle' which includes AudioMaster Pro and MicSwap Pro. FEATURES • Use standalone or with an external mic or interface • All microphones and studio environments included • Record using different microphones for different sounds • Swap mics to change the sound of any pre-existing audio • Adjust the gain on any microphone • Edit or trim recordings • Enable / disable live monitoring • Audiobus, AU and IAA compatible • AudioCopy enabled • Change backgrounds by swapping studio environments • Color label recordings • Sort recordings by date, title, duration, mic & color • Record in Wav or M4a • Read descriptions by tapping 'S' on each mic • Reorder microphones. Put your favorites first. • Share your recordings anywhere 17 MICROPHONES MODELED • Shure SM7b (Podcasting) • Rode NTG3 (Boom Mic) • Shure SM58 • RCA 77 • Sony Lavalier • Megaphone • Amperite SR80 • Neumann U47 • Neumann U87 • Neumann KM140 • Neumann CMV563 • AKG 414 • AKG C12VR • Royer Ribbon R121 • Old Timey Radio Mic • Ribbon Fathead 1 • Ribbon Fathead 2 ALSO BY FUTURE MOMENTS: Video Audio Splitter MSV Remix Remix the Audio of Your Video MicSwap Remix AI Audio Stem Separator Crystal Audio AI Audio Cleanup Magic MAIVE Ai Video Generator VideoVerb Add Reverb to Your Videos Hear Boost Get Super Hearing & Recording MicSwap Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap MultiTrack Multitrack Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap Video Edit Video Audio with Mic Models & FX MicSwap Camera The Best Sounding Video Camera AudioFix Denoise & Clean the Sound of Your Video VideoMaster Instant Audio Post-Production for Videos AudioVerb Add Reverb & Delay to Your Audio AudioMaster Audio Mastering for Podcasts & Music Volume Booster Easily Boost the Sound of Your Audio or Video For an optimal audio experience, please use headphones. SHARE & SYNC iCloud, Facebook, SoundCloud, Twitter, SMS, Email, Dropbox, Google Drive, Airdrop, etc. Import/Export audio over USB or WiFi using iTunes File Sharing

About

sub808

Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.

Highlights
  • 50 Factory Presets
  • 4 Analog Flavors
  • 8 Saturation Modes
  • Filter Cutoff & Glide
  • Handcrafted Envelope & Shaper
  • Cross-platform Compatibility
Features
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Sub atomic bass. Anywhere. For any mix. sub808 is the end result of countless hours dialing in and perfecting the perfect 808 - so you don’t have to! Experience the instant power of sub808 in your productions and sculpt your bass into something uniquely yours with our intuitive interface, all within moments. At its core, sub808 includes 50 Factory Presets, featuring 4 distinct flavors: Smooth, Tape, Gritty, and Nasty. Each flavor comes with its own unique analog character, providing excellent starting points for your creativity. Fine-tune these sounds to perfection with 8 Saturation modes, offering precise control over drive and mix levels. Smooth Easy-To-Dial-in Filter Cutoff & Glide Times: Experience enhanced versatility with a filter cutoff featuring both pre and post saturation modes, enabling you to position your filter precisely within the signal chain. Elevate your bass playability with the added convenience of an easily adjustable glide function, facilitating seamless pitch bending between your bass lines for added depth and expression. Handcrafted Envelope and Shaper: We’ve dialed in a customized amp envelope, giving you just what you need: Attack & Release. To complement this further, a specialized transient shaper that can sculpt your sound from a smooth bass pad, to PUNCH kick drum sound with ease. Collaborate, Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Machine: Wether you have a fleet of production machines, or if you collaborate with music makers around the world, we have you covered with cross-platform compatibility & presets to make switching between any machine fast and easy. Features - 50 Factory Presets covering multiple genres - 4 distinct Flavors with baked in Analog goodness - 8 Saturation Modes w/ Drive & Mix Controls - Punch Control for Smooth or Punchy bass - Sound sculpting Glide & Attack/Release Controls - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included

Screenshots

MicSwap Pro4 screens
sub8084 screens

Verdict

The call

MicSwap Pro and sub808 both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of MicSwap Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's. MicSwap Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). sub808's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $99.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On rating, 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

MicSwap Pro costs $99.99 and sub808 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for MicSwap Pro against 4.1 for sub808. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of MicSwap Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicSwap Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, sub808 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MicSwap Pro versus sub808: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicSwap Prosub808
Price$99.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuture MomentsOSC Audio

Customer experience

MicSwap Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

sub808

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MicSwap Pro

No in-app purchases

None

sub808

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicSwap Pro free?
MicSwap Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is sub808 free?
sub808 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MicSwap Pro or sub808?
sub808 is rated higher. MicSwap Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while sub808 averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do MicSwap Pro or sub808 have ads?
Neither MicSwap Pro nor sub808 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicSwap Pro or sub808?
MicSwap Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and sub808 every 6 months. Most recently, MicSwap Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and sub808 on October 24, 2026.

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