Comparison

N.Control 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

N.Control

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The d&b N.Control app enables you to read and change settings of a d&b U-Series Networked loudspeaker via NFC (nearfield communication). Loudspeakers: - U-Series Networked: U3N, U5N and U7N - B10N-SUB and Bi10N-SUB Settings: - Input routing - Level & Mute - Delay, CUT, HFA, CPL - Network & Remote ID Networked U-Series: https://www.dbaudio.com/global/en/products/all/series/u-series/ Supplemental terms: http://www.dbaudio.com/eula/n-control

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

N.Control3 screens
iMic3 screens

Verdict

The call

N.Control and iMic are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
N.Control versus iMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN.ControliMic
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGBingjun Li

In-app purchases

None

N.Control

No in-app purchases

None

iMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N.Control free?
N.Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMic free?
iMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do N.Control or iMic have ads?
Neither N.Control nor iMic shows ads.

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