Comparison

Livecast Link vs PhoneMic

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

Head to head
About

Livecast Link

Features
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Easily connect to live audio streams from any Livecast-supported server. Scan a QR code and instantly enjoy high-quality audio broadcasts. Perfect for: โ†’ Live translations and interpretations โ†’ Audio tours and guided experiences โ†’ Real-time commentary โ†’ Educational sessions โ†’ Any live audio content Key Features: โ†’ One-tap QR code connection โ†’ High-quality Opus audio โ†’ Intuitive, user-friendly interface โ†’ Reliable WebRTC streaming โ†’ Low battery usage Livecast Link is your go-to for seamless audio at conferences, tours, or live events. โ€” Need a Livecast server for your event? Contact: livecast@pxlborn.com

About

PhoneMic

Transform your phone into a wireless microphone for your Windows PC. Enjoy low-latency, uncompressed audio for streaming, calls, and more. Seamlessly integrates with popular PC applications.

Highlights
  • Wireless microphone for PC
  • Low latency audio
  • Works with Zoom, Teams, Discord
  • Stream with phone locked
  • Mute from Lock Screen
  • Live level meter
  • Private audio transmission
Features
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PhoneMic turns your phone into a wireless microphone for your Windows or Linux PC. BEFORE YOU START: PhoneMic comes in two halves. This app is the microphone; a small free app on your PC is the other half. Install it first - download it at phonemicapp.com - or the phone has nowhere to send your voice. SETUP ON WINDOWS 1. On your PC, open phonemicapp.com and run PhoneMicSetup.exe. It is free. 2. Install VB-CABLE when the installer asks, then reboot the PC once. 3. Put the phone and the PC on the same Wi-Fi. Your PC appears in PhoneMic by itself - tap it, then tap Start. Then in Zoom, Teams, Discord, OBS or any other app on the PC, choose CABLE Output as the microphone. SETUP ON LINUX 1. On your PC, open phonemicapp.com and paste the one-line install command into a terminal. No driver and no VB-CABLE. 2. Put the phone and the PC on the same Wi-Fi, pick the PC in PhoneMic, then tap Start. 3. In Zoom, Meet, Discord, OBS or any other app, choose Phone Mic as the microphone. The app also has a full step-by-step guide built in, under the question mark in the top left. FEATURES - Low latency - uncompressed 48 kHz audio over your Wi-Fi, delay of a few dozen milliseconds - Works everywhere - shows up as a standard microphone on Windows and Linux - Keep streaming with the phone locked or the app in the background - Mute straight from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island - Live level meter so you can see your voice coming through - Private by design - audio never leaves your local network REQUIREMENTS - A Windows 10 or 11 PC, or a Linux PC with a PipeWire desktop (Fedora 36+, Ubuntu 22.10+, Debian 12+, Arch), with the free PhoneMic receiver installed - Phone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network SUBSCRIPTIONS PhoneMic requires an active subscription to use the microphone and PC connection features. Choose $4.99 per week, with a 3-day free trial for eligible subscribers, or $24.99 per year, charged when you subscribe. Prices are in US dollars; local prices are shown in the app. Existing monthly subscribers keep their current plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or after the free trial ends if eligible. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phonemicapp.com/iphone-mic-pc/privacy/

Screenshots

Livecast Link3 screens
PhoneMic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Livecast Link at none against PhoneMic's 3. Livecast Link also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PhoneMic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PhoneMic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Livecast Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Livecast Link ships an update every 6 months, PhoneMic every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Livecast Link versus PhoneMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivecast LinkPhoneMic
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam GolczakSerdar Oztetik

In-app purchases

None

Livecast Link

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PhoneMic

Subscriptions3
  • PhoneMic1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • PhoneMic Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PhoneMic Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Livecast Link free?
Livecast Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneMic free?
PhoneMic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Livecast Link or PhoneMic have ads?
Livecast Link shows ads; PhoneMic does not.
Which is updated more often, Livecast Link or PhoneMic?
Livecast Link ships an update every 6 months, and PhoneMic every 5 days. Most recently, Livecast Link was updated on October 28, 2026 and PhoneMic on October 28, 2026.

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