Comparison

Virtual Steering Controller vs Micstream

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Steering Controller

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a responsive steering wheel for PC driving games. Enjoy low-latency control over WiFi with customizable layouts and analog pedal options. No account or personal data collection required.

Highlights
  • Real-time steering control
  • Low latency performance
  • Customizable on-screen layout
  • Analog and digital pedal options
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Works over local WiFi
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Virtual Steering Controller transforms your iPhone or iPad into a customizable controller for PC games over your local WiFi network. Choose the control style that best suits your game, including steering wheel controls, tilt steering, high-range gyro steering, gamepad controls, and mouse-based aiming. Customize layouts, adjust sensitivity, and create a control setup that works for your play style. Download the required PC receiver software from: https://vsteer.pages.dev Key Features • Multiple control modes • Steering Wheel Mode • Tilt Steering • Gyro Wheel (up to 2000° rotation) • Gamepad Mode • Mouse Mode • Fully customizable on-screen layouts • Save multiple custom control layouts • Analog and digital pedal options • Adjustable steering and sensitivity settings • Gyroscope support for compatible devices • Dynamic touch camera controls • Real-time haptic feedback for supported games • Works over your local WiFi network (LAN) • No account required How It Works 1. Download and install the VSteer Receiver on your Windows PC from the website above. 2. Connect your phone and PC to the same local WiFi network. 3. Launch both applications and follow the connection instructions provided in the documentation. Important Information • Requires the VSteer Receiver application on a Windows PC. • Both devices must be connected to the same local network. • Gyroscope-based features require a device with a gyroscope sensor. • Real-time haptic feedback is available for supported games and compatible devices. Virtual Steering Controller provides a flexible and responsive way to control compatible PC games using your phone, without requiring dedicated gaming hardware.

About

Micstream

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 without extra hardware. Features advanced noise cancellation and studio-quality sound.

Highlights
  • Phone as wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio (48 kHz, 32-bit)
  • AI-powered noise suppression
  • Custom Windows audio driver
  • Low-latency Opus codec
  • Automatic PC discovery
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Why spend money on a USB microphone? Your phone's microphone already beats most budget USB mics. Micstream makes Windows treat it like a proper hardware microphone — over Wi-Fi, with no cables and no extra hardware. NO WORKING MIC? USE YOUR PHONE Laptop mic sounds bad? Headset broken? Webcam has no sound? Use your phone instead. Micstream turns it into a wireless microphone for your PC. No Bluetooth pairing, no drivers to install on your phone. SETUP IS EASY 1. Download the Windows client from micstream.io 2. In Windows, select Micstream as your audio input device 3. Launch the app and connect to your PC over Wi-Fi 4. Start streaming! Your phone is now a standalone PC microphone — just like one you would buy in the store. WHY MICSTREAM • Save money: no need to buy an expensive standalone microphone — Micstream is free • Ultimate convenience: use your iPhone as a professional-grade PC mic • High-quality audio: crisp, clear sound for podcasts, gaming, video calls, voiceovers, and more • Custom Windows driver: works like a real hardware PC mic in any application (Zoom, Discord, OBS, Teams, games, and more) FEATURES • World-class noise suppression via DeepFilterNet • Custom Windows audio driver • Studio-quality audio — 48 kHz and 32-bit for unmatched clarity and detail • High-quality, low-latency Opus codec • Stereo recording on supported devices • Automatic PC discovery on your Wi-Fi network YOUR PHONE AS A MIC FOR EVERY APP Use your iPhone as a microphone for your PC in Zoom, Discord, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, and any game or recording software. One mic app covers video calls, streaming, podcasts, voice-overs, dictation, and speech-to-text. If it accepts a microphone input, you can stream your phone's mic to your PC. NOISE CANCELLATION BUILT IN Micstream turns your phone into a noise-cancelling microphone. It uses DeepFilterNet, a state-of-the-art AI noise filter that removes background noise like keyboard sounds, fans, and street noise in real time. Your voice stays clear. You can switch noise cancellation on or off from the desktop app. PRICING • Micstream is free — watch a short ad to stream for the next hour • Micstream Pro supports the developer and removes ads and limits SUPPORTED DESKTOP SYSTEMS • Windows 10 • Windows 11 • Linux TECHNICAL DETAILS Micstream's desktop client features a tailored Windows audio driver designed for a seamless PC mic experience. 32-bit depth allows a wider dynamic range and more detail in your recordings. Audio is encoded with the Opus codec, whose low algorithmic delay (5–10 ms) makes it a perfect fit for streaming from phone to PC. Networking uses UDP on ports 37718–37720, with automatic client discovery and forward error correction against packet loss. PRIVACY POLICY https://micstream.io/privacy TERMS OF USE https://micstream.io/terms

Screenshots

Virtual Steering Controller4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Steering Controller at 4.7 against Micstream's 4.3. Virtual Steering Controller also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Micstream's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Virtual Steering Controller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Steering Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Steering Controller ships an update fortnightly, Micstream every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Virtual Steering Controller versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Steering ControllerMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgastya Raj CStreamDev Technologies

Customer experience

Virtual Steering Controller

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Micstream

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Virtual Steering Controller

One-time2
  • Full Tank Fuel$1.00
  • Virtual Steering Premium$9.99
3 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Virtual Steering Controller free?
Virtual Steering Controller 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, Virtual Steering Controller or Micstream?
Virtual Steering Controller is rated higher. Virtual Steering Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Micstream averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Virtual Steering Controller or Micstream have ads?
Both Virtual Steering Controller and Micstream show ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Steering Controller or Micstream?
Virtual Steering Controller ships an update fortnightly, and Micstream every 5 days. Most recently, Virtual Steering Controller was updated on October 31, 2026 and Micstream on October 31, 2026.

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