Virtual Mic vs Microphone Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Mic
Transform your mobile device into a live microphone, voice amplifier, or Bluetooth mic. Easily route audio to speakers, headphones, or other devices with real-time feedback and visualizers. Offers various voice styles and optional transcription.
- Live microphone functionality
- Bluetooth audio routing
- Voice amplification
- Real-time dB meter
- Noise reduction
- Multiple voice styles
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a live microphone. Speak into its mic and hear your voice through a compatible speaker or headphones. Virtual Mic makes it easy to start monitoring, check your level, and choose available audio routes. Wired, Bluetooth, and USB devices can be used when supported by iOS and your device. What you can do • Start and stop live microphone monitoring with one tap • See a real-time level meter and audio visualizer • Adjust monitor boost and choose Natural or Megaphone voice style • Use Noise Reduction and Limiter with Pro or a rewarded unlock • Follow optional live transcription on screen • See the current input and output route Useful for announcements, rehearsals, speaking practice, and checking a microphone or speaker. Start with a low output volume and keep the mic away from speakers to reduce feedback. Bluetooth delay varies by device and route. Pro unlocks advanced controls and removes ads. Free users can temporarily unlock supported advanced controls by watching a rewarded ad. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Microphone Live
Transform your phone into a powerful, easy-to-use microphone with real-time audio effects and recording capabilities. Its minimalist design ensures speed, clarity, and control for various audio tasks, from presentations to vocal rehearsals.
- Minimalist and intuitive design
- Real-time volume monitoring
- Quick input & output selection
- Bluetooth connection support
- Fast presets for various tasks
- Essential audio effects (Noise Reduction, EQ, Reverb, etc.)
- Audio recording and file management
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Microphone is a simple and stylish app built around one core idea: turning your phone into a powerful, easy-to-use microphone. No overload. No clutter. Just the tools you actually need — presented in a clean, minimalist interface. Whether you’re speaking, presenting, rehearsing, recording vocals or amplifying sound, Microphone focuses on speed, clarity, and control. Everything important is always at hand, right from the main screen. Key Features MINIMALIST & INTUITIVE DESIGN A clean, distraction-free interface that’s easy to understand from the first launch. Nothing extra — just what matters. REAL-TIME VOLUME MONITORING Instant visual feedback of input level and loudness measurement, helping you keep perfect control over your sound. QUICK INPUT & OUTPUT SELECTION Easily choose microphone input and audio output directly from the main screen — no deep menus or unnecessary steps. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Instantly connect to any device by Bluetooth. Microphone supports stable Bluetooth audio output, allowing you to use your device wirelessly for presentations, performances, rehearsals, or casual use. FAST PRESETS FOR ANY TASK Built-in presets for common use cases, shown clearly and applied instantly. Just one tap without extra settings - and you’re all set! There are several categories: - Speech - Vocal - Events - Environment - Studio - Special You can also create and save your own effect presets. ESSENTIAL AUDIO EFFECTS Professional effects without overwhelming controls: - Noise Reduction - Equalizer - Reverb - Compressor - Pitch Control - Anti-Feedback Filter All effects are optimized for fast setup and real-world use. AUDIO RECORDING & FILE MANAGEMENT Record audio directly in the app, store files locally, and organize recordings into folders with ease. THEME CUSTOMIZATION Switch between themes to match your style and environment. Choose between pure, obsidian or retro. Microphone is designed for people who value simplicity, speed, and clean sound. One purpose. One app. Done right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microphone Live at none against Virtual Mic's 1. Microphone Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Virtual Mic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Microphone Live asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Virtual Mic against 4.5 for Microphone Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 34 respectively.
Virtual Mic ships an update fortnightly, Microphone Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Mic | Microphone Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (21 ratings) — better | 4.5 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nz-sw | Arpenik Katikyan |
Customer experience
Virtual Mic
Microphone Live
In-app purchases
Virtual Mic
- Virtual Mic Plus Pro$6.99
Microphone Live
No in-app purchases
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