Comparison

PolyMic vs RadioHost Live

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

Head to head
About

PolyMic

Features
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PolyMic turns your iPhones into a synchronized multi-track studio. Place a phone by each instrument, hit record, and every player gets their own clean, separated track - drums, guitar, bass, keys, etc. No audio interface. No expensive studio microphones. No laptop. No cables running across the rehearsal room. MULTI-TRACK CHANGES EVERYTHING A single phone in the corner gives you one muddy room recording. PolyMic captures each source separately, so you can mix the band's rehearsal, live set or demo recording afterwards and actually hear what your band sounds like. THREE EASY STEPS. ZERO GEAR. 1. Place your phones - one near each instrument or amp 2. Hit record - one tap starts every device at once 3. Mix and share - adjust levels and export straight from your phone PERFECTLY IN SYNC, AUTOMATICALLY PolyMic aligns every track to the millisecond on its own. No clapping to find a sync point, no dragging waveforms around in an editor, no drift halfway through the take. Press record and it just works. BUILT OFFLINE-FIRST Works anywhere. Phones connect directly to each other - no network required, so PolyMic will work even in a basement studio with no reception and no Wi-Fi. BUILT FOR - Band rehearsals and practice sessions - Jam sessions and demo recordings - Live gigs - Podcasts and interviews with multiple speakers - Music teachers and students reviewing takes MIX ON THE RIDE HOME Balance levels, pan instruments, and export a finished mix from your phone. That usual throwaway rehearsal recording turns into a demo. BUILT BY MUSICIANS PolyMic started with a familiar frustration: the best take of the night happened, and nobody caught it properly. We built the tool we always wanted - no gear budget and easy to use. HEAR THE EXAMPLES Check out PolyMic on Instagram and YouTube to hear what the recordings sound like. SUBSCRIPTION PolyMic Essential unlocks multi-track recordings, automatic time alignment and mixing. Subscriptions are available monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings or Settings within PolyMic. Terms of Use: https://www.polymic.app/app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.polymic.app/app/privacy

About

RadioHost Live

Features
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RadioHost Live turns your iPhone into a live radio studio. Go on air in seconds, talk to your audience in real time, and share a single listener link anyone can tune into from any browser. This is a companion app to the RadioHost web service. Create your station and manage your account on the web, then use this app to actually go live from anywhere. HOW IT WORKS • Tap to go live and start broadcasting instantly • Speak into your mic while mixing in your own music and audio files • Everything is mixed on-device into one clean live stream • Share your listener link so people can tune in live from any browser • Monitor your live audio levels as you broadcast IMPORTANT: RadioHost Live is a live broadcasting tool, not a content library. The app does not offer any prerecorded shows, stations, songs, or on-demand content to listen to. You are the broadcaster — everything your listeners hear is created live by you. Any music you add comes from your own files that you have the rights to use. BUILT FOR LIVE HOSTS • Passwordless sign-in — get a one-time code by email, or sign in with Apple • Low-latency, real-time streaming • Simple, distraction-free on-air controls • Works alongside your RadioHost web dashboard Whether you're running a talk show, a live DJ set, a community station, or a live event feed, RadioHost Live gives you a professional way to broadcast straight from your pocket. Create your account and station on the RadioHost web service, then go live from your phone. Terms of Use: https://host.radiositemaker.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://host.radiositemaker.com/privacy

Screenshots

PolyMic4 screens
RadioHost Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RadioHost Live at 15.1 against PolyMic's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PolyMic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and RadioHost Live sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyMic ships an update every 2 weeks, RadioHost Live fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
PolyMic versus RadioHost Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyMicRadioHost Live
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinamei SIAadsyme Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PolyMic

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
1 purchases

RadioHost Live

Subscriptions1
  • Radio Host Live Pro$99.001 Year

Questions

Is PolyMic free?
PolyMic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RadioHost Live free?
RadioHost Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PolyMic or RadioHost Live have ads?
Neither PolyMic nor RadioHost Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyMic or RadioHost Live?
PolyMic ships an update every 2 weeks, and RadioHost Live fortnightly. Most recently, PolyMic was updated on October 30, 2026 and RadioHost Live on November 7, 2026.

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