Comparison

CA PRO DSP 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

CA PRO DSP

Features
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Digital front-end effector control software. A karaoke effect device with speaker processor function, each part of which is independently adjustable. Adopting a 24 bit data bus and a 32 bit DSP. MUSIC has 10 parameter equalizations. MUSIC to main output high pass filter: 12dB-24dB (0Hz-303Hz) MIC is equipped with 15 segment parametric equalization and the microphone has compression limiting function. The main output is equipped with 5-stage parameter equalization and has compression limiting function. The center output, rear output, and subwoofer are all equipped with 3-segment parametric equalization. The microphone has 4 types of feedback suppression and can be selected as OFF 1 2 3. Can store 6 modes. The microphone output, main output, center output, subwoofer output, and rear output are all equipped with voltage limiting and delay functions. Built in manager mode and user mode, user mode cannot be stored after adjusting parameters.

About

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

CA PRO DSP4 screens
Mic Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CA PRO DSP at none against Mic Test's 1. CA PRO DSP also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mic Test's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. CA PRO DSP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CA PRO DSP ships an update every 2 months, Mic Test every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CA PRO DSP versus Mic Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCA PRO DSPMic Test
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꖇ胜 周Yunus Gunduz

In-app purchases

None

CA PRO DSP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is CA PRO DSP free?
CA PRO DSP 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 CA PRO DSP or Mic Test have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; CA PRO DSP does not.
Which is updated more often, CA PRO DSP or Mic Test?
CA PRO DSP ships an update every 2 months, and Mic Test every 3 weeks. Most recently, CA PRO DSP was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mic Test on October 25, 2026.

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