Comparison

Mic Test vs Mic Test Studio

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

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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

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Mic Test Studio

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Mic Test Studio checks whether your microphone sounds clear, loud enough, clean, and ready, before a call, meeting, podcast, video, stream, lesson, or voiceover. Bad audio ruins recordings, meetings, and content. A quick mic test gives you confidence before it matters. It works with the built-in microphone, wired and USB microphones, Bluetooth headsets, and external audio interfaces. Run a quick check and get a clear, plain-language verdict: Ready, or Needs work with the reasons why. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK - Live input level, with peak and average - Clipping and silence detection - Background noise and noise floor in dBFS - The active input route, so you always know which microphone is in use - Sample rate - A short test recording you can play back instantly A CLEAR VERDICT, NOT JUST NUMBERS Most tools show a meter and leave you guessing. Mic Test Studio reads the numbers for you and says, in plain words, whether your sound is ready and what to fix if it is not. SCENARIO READINESS MODES (PRO) Test your microphone against the exact targets for the way you record: - Corporate Meeting: clear and loud enough, with low background noise - Professional Podcast: strong level, clean noise floor, preserved headroom - Studio Voiceover: very low noise for clean post-production - Live Streaming: consistent, clip-free level for real-time broadcast - Online Lesson: clearly audible over room noise PRO FEATURES - Saved test history to track every check over time - Microphone profiles for each device you use - A/B comparison to see which microphone is cleaner - Signal-to-noise reports and readable noise summaries - Export a clean PDF report to share with a client, producer, or team PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is measured on your device. There are no accounts, no servers, no telemetry, and no tracking. Your audio never leaves your device. WHO IT IS FOR Podcasters, video creators, streamers, and voiceover artists. Remote and hybrid workers who need clean audio on every call. Online teachers, tutors, and students. Musicians and anyone who wants to sound their best. FREE AND PRO The free version includes a complete quick test, a clear verdict, live metering, noise floor, and a test recording. Mic Test Studio Pro unlocks scenario modes, saved history, microphone profiles, A/B comparison, noise reports, and PDF export. Mic Test Studio Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your account settings. Prices may vary by storefront. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mic Test4 screens
Mic Test Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mic Test Studio at none against Mic Test's shown. Mic Test's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mic Test Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mic Test versus Mic Test Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic TestMic Test Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus GunduzCederic Schmid

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99
3 purchases

Mic Test Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Mic Test Studio Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mic Test Studio Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mic Test Studio Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mic Test Studio free?
Mic Test Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mic Test or Mic Test Studio have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; Mic Test Studio does not.

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