Comparison

Virtual Microphone vs Micstream

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Microphone

Transform your iPhone into a wireless microphone. Stream audio to speakers, apply fun voice effects, and record high-quality audio. No account is needed for this simple, intuitive utility.

Highlights
  • Live microphone streaming
  • Bluetooth and AirPlay output
  • Real-time voice effects
  • Audio recording and playback
  • Recording management
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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AirMic – Wireless Virtual Mic, Voice Effects & Recorder Turn your iPhone into a powerful wireless microphone. Stream your voice to Bluetooth or AirPlay speakers, add fun voice effects (Robot, Chipmunk, Echo, and more), record clear audio, and play it back anytime—no account required. MAKE YOUR VOICE LOUDER - Live Microphone: Instantly stream to Bluetooth and AirPlay speakers/TVs. - Output Picker: Switch devices with a single tap (AirPlay/Bluetooth). - Visual Meter: Monitor your levels with a smooth live waveform. - Clear Status: Separate timers for Streaming and Recording. VOICE EFFECTS (ONE TAP) - Robot • Chipmunk • Deep • Monster • Echo • Telephone • Reverb - Apply effects live while streaming or before you record. RECORD & PLAYBACK - Record with or without effects (saved as .m4a). - Recording Library: Rename, delete, and manage your recordings. - Great for practice, talks, karaoke, announcements, and parties. DESIGNED TO BE SIMPLE - Clean, intuitive controls with haptics and large buttons. - Zero setup: open the app, pick a speaker, and go. - Local-first: Your recordings stay saved on your device. HOW IT WORKS 1) Open AirMic and allow Microphone access. 2) Choose your output (Bluetooth or AirPlay). 3) Tap Stream to hear your voice live. 4) Optional: choose a Voice Effect and tap Record to save. WHY AIRMIC? - Turn any speaker into your mic in seconds. - Fun, punchy effects to stand out or entertain. - Reliable live streaming and high-quality recording in one app. - Built for iPhone and optimized for iOS 16+. PRICING - Free to download. Upgrade to AirMic Pro: • Lifetime — $29.99 (one-time) • Yearly — $19.99/year • Weekly — $2.99/week - Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Download AirMic and make your voice louder, clearer, and more fun. Privacy Policy: https://rodney-apps.com/airmic/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://rodney-apps.com/airmic/terms-of-use

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

Virtual Microphone4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

Virtual Microphone and Micstream both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Micstream's written reviews are positive against 0% of Virtual Microphone's. Micstream also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Virtual Microphone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Virtual Microphone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Micstream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Virtual Microphone against 4.4 for Micstream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Virtual Microphone's written reviews are positive against 75% of Micstream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Microphone ships an update fortnightly, Micstream every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Virtual Microphone versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual MicrophoneMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodney CyprianStreamDev Technologies

Customer experience

Virtual Microphone

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Micstream

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Virtual Microphone

Subscriptions2
  • AirMic Pro - Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • AirMic Pro - Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirMic Pro - Premium$29.99
3 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Virtual Microphone free?
Virtual Microphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Microphone or Micstream?
Micstream is rated higher. Virtual Microphone averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Micstream averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Virtual Microphone or Micstream have ads?
Micstream shows ads; Virtual Microphone does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Microphone or Micstream?
Virtual Microphone ships an update fortnightly, and Micstream every 5 days. Most recently, Virtual Microphone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Micstream on October 25, 2026.

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