Comparison

Safe In Sound vs iMic

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

Head to head
About

Safe In Sound

Features
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SIMPLE HEARING PROTECTION Set a maximum volume limit, lock it with a passcode, and protect your hearing across all audio - music, videos and games. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Volume Limits - Set a safe maximum that works system-wide โ€ข Passcode Lock - Settings can't be changed without authorization โ€ข Face ID Support - Quick, secure access when you need it โ€ข Visual Indicators - Green/yellow/red zones show safe listening levels โ€ข Background Protection - Works continuously, even when app is closed โ€ข Haptic Alerts - Gentle warnings when reaching your limit PERFECT FOR Parents: Protect kids' hearing without constant supervision Everyone: Prevent permanent hearing damage from loud audio Health-Conscious: Follow WHO safe listening guidelines HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your safe maximum volume (we recommend 50-70%) 2. Create a passcode to secure your settings 3. Lock protection on - your volume stays safe automatically Green - 0-60% Yellow - 61-85% Red - 86-100% โ€ข Works offline โ€ข Settings stored securely on your device Terms of Use: https://safeinsound.app/termsofuse.html

About

iMic

Features
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Turn your phone into a wireless microphone for your computer. iMic streams clear voice over your local Wi-Fi network in under 100 ms โ€” no cables, no cloud, and no account required. iMic creates a virtual microphone input that can be selected by your desktop applications. Use your phone as a high-quality audio source for Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, QuickTime, and AI-powered applications. Why iMic: - Wireless microphone input with no audio cable - Low latency streaming over local Wi-Fi or peer-to-peer connection - Adaptive jitter buffer, clock drift correction, and automatic reconnect after sleep or network interruptions - Mute directly from your phone with live audio level monitoring - Programmable buttons for desktop shortcuts โ€” push-to-talk, Spotlight, screenshot, recording - Works even when your computer screen is locked - Encrypted device pairing โ€” your voice stays on your local network and is never uploaded Designed for long sessions, iMic is ideal for: - Online meetings - Live streaming - Voice recording - Presentations - Online classes - Remote desktop workflows Requirements: - macOS 14 or later - iOS 17 or later - Both devices connected to the same local Wi-Fi network

Screenshots

Safe In Sound4 screens
iMic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iMic at none against Safe In Sound's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Safe In Sound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iMic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Safe In Sound versus iMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe In SoundiMic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane SpillmanBingjun Li

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Safe In Sound

Subscriptions2
  • Safe In Sound Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Safe In Sound Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Safe In Sound Lifetime$24.99
None

iMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safe In Sound free?
Safe In Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMic free?
iMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safe In Sound or iMic have ads?
Neither Safe In Sound nor iMic shows ads.

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