Comparison

Mic Test vs DeviceScope Test

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

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DeviceScope Test

Features
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DeviceScope Test is an all-in-one hardware diagnostic and sensor testing toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Quickly check essential components, view live readings, and troubleshoot common device issues from one clean workspace. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK • Audio — Monitor microphone input, test speaker playback, and check volume controls. • Camera — Preview your camera, test the flashlight, and detect AR support. • Display & Input — View screen resolution and pixel density, check touch response, adjust brightness, and use fullscreen colors to look for dead pixels, stuck pixels, or light bleed. • Sensors — Inspect accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, proximity, ambient light, and pedometer readings. • Connectivity — Check network and Wi-Fi information, scan nearby Bluetooth devices, test NFC, and view GPS accuracy. • System — View battery level and charging status, device information, notification permissions, clipboard behavior, vibration, and biometric capabilities. • Speech — Try text-to-speech and speech recognition tools. USEFUL FOR • Troubleshooting before a video or voice call • Checking a new, used, or repaired iPhone or iPad • Exploring device sensors and hardware capabilities • Running quick QA checks without switching between multiple apps • Finding display, audio, camera, or connectivity problems FAST AND FOCUSED Each tool provides a simple interface with clear status feedback. Open the check you need, follow the instructions, and view the result immediately. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account is required. Tests begin only when you choose them, and permissions are requested only for features that need them. Your device test results are not uploaded to our servers. Feature availability and readings may vary depending on your device model, hardware, iOS or iPadOS version, permissions, and regional support.

Screenshots

Mic Test4 screens
DeviceScope Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DeviceScope Test at none against Mic Test's shown. DeviceScope Test also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Mic Test versus DeviceScope Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic TestDeviceScope Test
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus GunduzCloudsphere Innovation Limited

In-app purchases

None

Mic Test

No in-app purchases

None

DeviceScope Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeviceScope Test free?
DeviceScope Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mic Test or DeviceScope Test have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; DeviceScope Test does not.

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