Comparison

Mic vs Micstream

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

Head to head
About

Mic

Transform your phone into a live Bluetooth microphone. Stream your voice in real-time to any speaker, with options for echo, reverb, and studio effects. Ideal for karaoke, parties, or making announcements.

Highlights
  • Live Bluetooth microphone
  • AirPlay and Bluetooth speaker support
  • Real-time audio streaming
  • Voice effects (echo, reverb)
  • Karaoke and party use
  • Simple setup
Features
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Mic turns your phone into a wireless microphone in seconds — no extra hardware, no cables. Whether you need a Bluetooth mic for speeches, a karaoke mic for parties, a voice amplifier for teaching outdoors, or a simple way to use your phone as a microphone connected to speakers or a TV, Mic gets you live audio instantly. WHAT MIC DOES • Use your phone as a microphone — connect over WiFi or Bluetooth and start talking through any paired speaker • Wireless mic for karaoke — sing along with friends using your phone as the mic, no extra equipment required • Voice amplifier mode — boost your voice for classrooms, outdoor events, coaching, fitness instruction, and public speaking • Live audio streaming — stream your voice in real time with very low latency • Record and save audio — capture voice memos, rehearsals, or live sessions directly in the app • Megaphone mode — instantly amplify your voice like a loudspeaker for announcements • Walkie-talkie style push-to-talk — quick voice relay between devices • Works with Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, smart TVs, and PA systems WHY PEOPLE USE MIC No bulky equipment, no extra purchase — your phone already has a great microphone. Mic unlocks it as a fully wireless mic for karaoke nights, classroom teaching, public speaking, content creation, fitness classes, religious gatherings, and everyday moments where you need your voice carried further or recorded. PERFECT FOR • Karaoke nights and parties — use your phone as a karaoke mic • Teachers and coaches who need a portable voice amplifier • Public speakers, tour guides, and event hosts • Content creators recording voiceovers on the go • Anyone who wants a quick wireless mic without buying hardware WORKS WITH Bluetooth speakers, WiFi-connected speakers, smart TVs, soundbars, and most audio output devices that support Bluetooth or wireless audio streaming. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Mic on your phone 2. Connect to your Bluetooth speaker, TV, or output device 3. Tap to start — your voice streams live, amplified and clear 4. Adjust volume, effects, and mic sensitivity in real time SIMPLE AND RELIABLE Mic is built to be fast, lightweight, and easy for anyone to use — no technical setup, no account required to get started. Download Mic now and turn your phone into a wireless microphone, karaoke mic, and voice amplifier — ready whenever you need to be heard. Go Premium Unlock all effects and enjoy unlimited streaming: $2.99/week — access all premium features $19.99 lifetime — best deal for unlimited use Download LiveMic now and make your voice heard anywhere — wirelessly, instantly, and in style. your feedback matters. We continuously update our app to provide better user experience. we always listen to you. for any feature request or feedback please email us at livemic.ios@gmail.com Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/livemicterms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/livemicprivacy

About

Micstream

Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily connect over Wi-Fi for clear audio in calls, streaming, and recordings, bypassing the need for extra hardware. Enjoy advanced noise cancellation and studio-quality sound.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio
  • AI noise suppression
  • Custom Windows 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

Mic4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mic and Micstream both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Micstream's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mic's. Micstream also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Mic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. Mic sells 2 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 — 4.1 for Mic against 4.2 for Micstream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Mic's written reviews are positive against 60% of Micstream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic ships an update every 3 months, Micstream every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mic versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)4.2 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD ATAHER ALI EMONStreamDev Technologies

Customer experience

Mic

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Micstream

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mic

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium Subscription Plan$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99
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 Mic free?
Mic 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, Mic or Micstream?
Micstream is rated higher. Mic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Micstream averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Mic or Micstream have ads?
Micstream shows ads; Mic does not.
Which is updated more often, Mic or Micstream?
Mic ships an update every 3 months, and Micstream every 5 days. Most recently, Mic was updated on November 5, 2026 and Micstream on November 7, 2026.

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