Comparison

Bluetooth Microphone Live vs Micstream

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Microphone Live

This app transforms your smartphone into a wireless microphone, allowing you to stream audio to any Bluetooth speaker or sound system. Enjoy features like karaoke mode and advanced audio processing for clear, enhanced sound.

Highlights
  • Wireless audio streaming
  • Connect to Bluetooth speakers
  • Karaoke mode
  • Noise suppression
  • Echo cancellation
  • Voice enhancement filters
Features
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Transform Your Device into a Wireless Microphone Bluetooth Microphone Live turns your smartphone into a powerful wireless microphone that seamlessly connects to any Bluetooth speaker or audio system. Key Features: Wireless Audio Streaming Transform your phone into a professional wireless microphone Connect instantly to any Bluetooth-enabled speaker or sound system Crystal-clear audio transmission with minimal latency Sleek & Intuitive Interface Clean, user-friendly design for effortless operation Modern interface optimized for quick access to all features Karaoke Mode Stream background music while using the microphone Perfect for parties, events, and entertainment Advanced Audio Processing Professional-grade noise suppression technology Real-time echo cancellation for superior sound quality Multiple voice enhancement filters Completely Free No hidden costs or subscription fees All features available at no charge No ads or in-app purchases Important Links: Terms of Service: https://candle-rutabaga-164.notion.site/Terms-and-Privacy-Policy-Two-Up-10e12c8bc0b5461f8518c2c76942740d Privacy Policy: https://candle-rutabaga-164.notion.site/Privacy-policy-Two-Up-4e7930c9d156435ca4253011048d714f?pvs=74

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 one 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

Bluetooth Microphone Live4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluetooth Microphone Live at none against Micstream's 2. Bluetooth Microphone Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (356 vs 3). Micstream's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). 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. Bluetooth Microphone Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micstream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Microphone Live has 356 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Bluetooth Microphone Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Micstream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Microphone Live ships an update monthly, Micstream every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bluetooth Microphone Live versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Microphone LiveMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (356 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings356 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo UpStreamDev Technologies

Customer experience

Bluetooth Microphone Live

All ratings356 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative20.8%

Micstream

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Microphone Live

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Micstream

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

Questions

Is Bluetooth Microphone Live free?
Bluetooth Microphone Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Microphone Live or Micstream?
Micstream is rated higher. Bluetooth Microphone Live averages 4.6 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Micstream averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Microphone Live or Micstream have ads?
Micstream shows ads; Bluetooth Microphone Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Microphone Live or Micstream?
Bluetooth Microphone Live ships an update monthly, and Micstream every 4 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Microphone Live was updated on October 15, 2026 and Micstream on October 4, 2026.

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