Comparison

Deutsche Hydrapro vs Micstream

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

Head to head
About

Deutsche Hydrapro

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Monitor and control your Deutsche Hydrapro Delta actuator with precision using the Deutsche Hydrapro App - the ultimate trailer management solution for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

About

Micstream

Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily stream audio over Wi-Fi for calls, streaming, or recording without extra hardware. Enjoy clear sound with advanced noise suppression.

Highlights
  • Use phone as wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio with 48 kHz/32-bit
  • AI-powered noise suppression (DeepFilterNet)
  • Custom Windows audio 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

Screenshots

Deutsche Hydrapro3 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deutsche Hydrapro at none against Micstream's 2. Deutsche Hydrapro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Micstream's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). On price, device support 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. Micstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deutsche Hydrapro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deutsche Hydrapro ships an update every 9 months, Micstream every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deutsche Hydrapro versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeutsche HydraproMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche HydraproStreamDev Technologies

In-app purchases

None

Deutsche Hydrapro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Deutsche Hydrapro free?
Deutsche Hydrapro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deutsche Hydrapro or Micstream have ads?
Micstream shows ads; Deutsche Hydrapro does not.
Which is updated more often, Deutsche Hydrapro or Micstream?
Deutsche Hydrapro ships an update every 9 months, and Micstream every 5 days. Most recently, Deutsche Hydrapro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Micstream on October 20, 2026.

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