# Mic vs Micstream

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mic | Micstream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-phone-as-microphone/id6753771783/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micstream-microphone-for-pc/id6791630989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD ATAHER ALI EMON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688020970) | [StreamDev Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791630991) |

## What reviewers say

### Mic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-phone-as-microphone/id6753771783)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Micstream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micstream-microphone-for-pc/id6791630989)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited PC Microphone – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited PC Microphone – Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited PC Microphone – Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*