Comparison

Mic Test vs Synapse

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

Head to head
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

About

Synapse

Assess the hardware functionality of a device before buying or selling. It performs comprehensive on-device checks for cameras, sensors, connectivity, and more, generating a shareable certificate of its condition. This ensures transparency and confidence in transactions.

Highlights
  • On-device hardware testing
  • Comprehensive sensor checks
  • Shareable pass/fail certificate
  • No account or data sharing
  • Quick free check available
  • Full diagnostic for purchase
Features
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Buying or selling a used iPhone? Know what works before money changes hands. Synapse helps you test key iPhone hardware — including cameras, speakers, microphones, sensors, buttons, connectivity, and biometrics — then creates a clear pass/fail device report you can share with a buyer, seller, repair shop, or resale listing. QUICK CHECK — FREE Run a basic test in minutes. No purchase required. Tests include: • Display • Touchscreen • Rear camera • Wi-Fi • Bluetooth FULL DIAGNOSTIC Unlock the complete hardware test suite and generate a shareable device report. Full Diagnostic includes: • Front camera and flashlight • Video recording • Microphones and speakers • Proximity sensor • Motion sensors • Screen rotation • Face ID or Touch ID sensor check • Vibration motor • Volume, lock, and mute buttons • GPS / location accuracy • System integrity indicators • Shareable pass/fail report with device details DEVICE CHECKS Purchase Device Checks in the app and save them to your account. Available options: • Single Device Check • 3 Device Checks • 10 Device Checks Sign in with Apple or email to save your purchased Device Checks, view your remaining checks, and use them on this device or another signed-in device. KEY FEATURES • Free Quick Check • Full Diagnostic hardware testing • Shareable pass/fail device report • Device Checks saved to your account • View remaining Device Checks in your Profile • Useful for buying, selling, repairing, or verifying a used iPhone PRIVACY Synapse runs hardware tests on your device. Your account is used to save purchased Device Checks and help you access them across signed-in devices. Permissions may be requested for camera, microphone, location during GPS testing, motion sensors, Bluetooth, Face ID / Touch ID checks, and local network features when needed. Apple, iPhone, Face ID, and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

Mic Test4 screens
Synapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Synapse at none against Mic Test's shown. Synapse also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Synapse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic Test ships an update every 3 weeks, Synapse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mic Test versus Synapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic TestSynapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus GunduzNexus Link LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99
3 purchases

Synapse

One-time3
  • Full Diagnostic$2.99
  • 3 Checks — Best Value$4.99
  • 10 Checks — Pro Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synapse free?
Synapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mic Test or Synapse have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; Synapse does not.
Which is updated more often, Mic Test or Synapse?
Mic Test ships an update every 3 weeks, and Synapse every 6 days. Most recently, Mic Test was updated on October 25, 2026 and Synapse on October 31, 2026.

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