Comparison

Checkup vs Mic Test

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

Head to head
About

Checkup

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Test mobile devices quickly and consistently with Checkup, professional diagnostics built for trade-in, refurbishment, repair, resale, and quality-control workflows. Checkup helps businesses test supported phones and tablets through guided hardware diagnostics, record consistent results, and standardize how devices are evaluated across operators and locations. Key diagnostics include: • Display and touchscreen • Cameras • Microphones and speakers • Buttons and vibration • Sensors • Connectivity • Other supported hardware functions Built for professional device operations Checkup helps businesses create a repeatable device-evaluation process for trade-in, refurbishment, repair, resale, and quality-control workflows. Connect to your Checkup workflow Start a diagnostic session using the method configured by your organization, including a Checkup connection, QR code, or session code where available. Available tests may vary depending on the device model, operating system, and workspace configuration.

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Mic Test

Features
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Is your microphone working? Find out in seconds. Mic Test shows your mic level live in dBFS and warns you when no sound reaches it. Buying a used or new iPhone or iPad? Calls cutting out, voice messages sounding muffled, or people can't hear you on video calls? Run a quick mic test before you trust the device or your headset. Free features: • Live level readout in dBFS • Silence warning when no sound reaches the mic • "Your microphone works" result after a quick test • Tests the built-in microphone Premium (one-time lifetime purchase, no subscription): • Test every mic: bottom, front, back, headset, Bluetooth and USB • Live waveform and peak level • dB noise graph: the last 60 seconds of your mic level • Test history: your last 20 tests, stored on your device only • Share a text test report with your device details and levels • No ads Who it is for: • Checking a used or new iPhone or iPad before you buy it • Troubleshooting calls, voice messages and video calls • Testing a wired headset or Bluetooth earbuds before you rely on them • Repair shops checking mics before and after a repair How to run a test: 1. Open the app and start a test. 2. Speak normally, then tap or speak close to the mic opening. 3. Watch the live level and read the result. Languages: English, Turkish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, French, Arabic, Ukrainian and Russian. To change the language, open iOS Settings, scroll to Mic Test and choose Language. Privacy: Audio never leaves your device. Mic Test does not record, save or upload your voice. It only measures the sound level while the test is running. Good to know: Mic Test measures the sound your iPhone or iPad receives. It does not test speakers or the camera. Results depend on your device and its mics. The free version shows ads; Premium removes them. You can restore a previous purchase from the app's Settings. Questions or feedback? Visit https://yunusgunduz.com/contact.php?lang=en

Screenshots

Checkup4 screens
Mic Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkup at none against Mic Test's 1. Checkup also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkup ships an update every 2 weeks, Mic Test every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Checkup versus Mic Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckupMic Test
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdev it developersYunus Gunduz

In-app purchases

None

Checkup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Checkup free?
Checkup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checkup or Mic Test have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; Checkup does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkup or Mic Test?
Checkup ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mic Test every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checkup was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mic Test on October 25, 2026.

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