iKontroller vs Microphone To Speaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iKontroller
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Mac controller. Utilize a high-precision touchpad, customizable buttons, and joystick/gyrostick mapping for seamless remote operation. Connect via Wi-Fi, cellular, or USB.
- High-precision touchpad
- Customizable buttons and joystick
- Gyrostick control
- Multiple connection options (Wi-Fi, USB)
- Companion desktop app required
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iKontroller transforms your iPhone and iPad into the perfect controller for your Mac. How does iKontroller achieve this? • Touchpad High-precision touchpad with relative and absolute modes. Relative mode is used in games to move the camera around. Absolute mode is used to move your cursor around. • Left region & Right region / Combined Left & Right region Left region allows you to perform the left single click, double/triple click and long press. Right region allows you to perform the right single click, double/triple click and long press. • Scroll region It allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally. • Button You can map a button to a specific key on your keyboard. Once mapped, pressing that button will trigger the corresponding key on your Mac. • Joystick You can map a joystick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, moving the joystick in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. • Gyrostick You can map a gyrostick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, tilting and rotating your device in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. How does iKontroller connect to my Mac? • Wi-Fi network, Cellular network, USB-C cable or Lightning cable What does iKontroller require? • Local network permission • The companion app named „iKontroller Desktop“ on your Mac. App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/ikontroller-desktop/id6755576478?mt=12 For more info; visit iKontroller support: https://biskuitmarie.github.io/ikontroller-support/
Microphone To Speaker
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Hear your voice live — no subscription required. Microphone App routes your iPhone's microphone to any output in real time. Whether you're monitoring your voice through earphones, amplifying sound to a Bluetooth speaker, or streaming to an AirPlay device, it just works — with no recurring fees. Who it's for - Musicians and vocalists who want in-ear monitoring without dedicated hardware - Public speakers and presenters practicing delivery - Anyone who needs to amplify their voice or surroundings through a speaker - Language learners checking pronunciation in real time Features - Real-time, low-latency audio pass-through - Works with Bluetooth headphones and speakers, AirPlay devices, and wired headphones - Adjustable gain (0–200%) to boost or reduce the signal - One-tap start and stop - System audio route picker — switch output devices without leaving the app - Gain setting saved automatically and restored on next launch No subscription. Ever. Most apps like this lock basic features behind a monthly fee. Microphone App is a one-time purchase — pay once and use it as long as you like, including all future updates. Simple by design There are no unnecessary settings, no accounts to create, and no ads. Open the app, choose your output, tap Start.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iKontroller at Free against Microphone To Speaker's $0.99. Microphone To Speaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
iKontroller is free to download; Microphone To Speaker costs $0.99 up front. iKontroller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Microphone To Speaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iKontroller | Microphone To Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richlen Murden | Nageswara Pobbathi |
In-app purchases
iKontroller
- iKontroller Gold Monthly$0.991 Month
- iKontroller Gold$14.99
Microphone To Speaker
No in-app purchases
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