Comparison

Mic Test vs pocketScreen

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

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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: โ€ข Live level readout in dBFS โ€ข Silence warning when no sound reaches the mic โ€ข "Your microphone works" result after a quick test โ€ข Tests the built-in microphone Premium (one-time lifetime purchase, no subscription): โ€ข Test every mic: bottom, front, back, headset, Bluetooth and USB โ€ข Live waveform and peak level โ€ข dB noise graph: the last 60 seconds of your mic level โ€ข Test history: your last 20 tests, stored on your device only โ€ข Share a text test report with your device details and levels โ€ข No ads Who it is for: โ€ข Checking a used or new iPhone or iPad before you buy it โ€ข Troubleshooting calls, voice messages and video calls โ€ข Testing a wired headset or Bluetooth earbuds before you rely on them โ€ข 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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pocketScreen

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SCREEN STREAMING WITH APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE AND LOCAL RECORDING pocketScreen is a free streaming app for iPhone that lets you broadcast your screen directly via SRT, RTMP or RTMPS โ€” no capture card or extra computer required. Share apps during an IRL stream, stream mobile games, or broadcast tutorials and presentations straight from your phone. Your screen. Your stream. In your pocket. SRT, RTMP & RTMPS Stream to supported platforms, your own servers, relays or custom streaming setups. SRT is designed for reliable, low-latency streaming, while RTMP and RTMPS are widely supported by streaming platforms and servers. Simply enter your destination URL and stream key in pocketScreen. The app focuses on one destination per stream, keeping setup simple and fast. 720P OR 1080P SCREEN STREAMING Stream your screen using H.264 hardware encoding at 30 FPS. Choose between 720p and 1080p and adjust the video bitrate to match your connection. Portrait and landscape orientation are handled automatically. APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE OR BOTH Choose exactly what your viewers hear: app audio, your microphone, a mix of both, or no audio at all. Audio is streamed using AAC. LOCAL MP4 RECORDING Optionally save a local MP4 copy of your stream directly on your iPhone while broadcasting. Perfect for reviewing, archiving or reusing your content later โ€” without running a separate recording app. START STREAMING THROUGH IOS pocketScreen uses the built-in iOS screen broadcasting feature. Set up your streaming destination in the app, then start the broadcast through the iOS system interface. Your screen and audio are only accessed after you explicitly start screen sharing. LIVE STREAM DIAGNOSTICS Keep track of important stream information in real time, including video FPS, send queue status and dropped frames. MADE FOR IRL STREAMS, MOBILE GAMES AND MORE Share maps, apps and other on-screen content with your viewers while you're on the go. Stream mobile games, demo apps, create live tutorials or broadcast presentations directly from your iPhone. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account is required to use pocketScreen. Your streaming destination and settings are stored locally on your device. Your screen and microphone are only accessed after you start broadcasting through iOS. Diagnostic logs are uploaded only when you choose to send them. FEEDBACK & FEATURE REQUESTS Have feedback or an idea for a new feature? Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/WwRCPCTez9

Screenshots

Mic Test4 screens
pocketScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pocketScreen at none against Mic Test's 1. pocketScreen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pocketScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic Test ships an update every 3 weeks, pocketScreen weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Mic Test versus pocketScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic TestpocketScreen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus GunduzSven Schroder

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99
None

pocketScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pocketScreen free?
pocketScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mic Test or pocketScreen have ads?
Mic Test shows ads; pocketScreen does not.
Which is updated more often, Mic Test or pocketScreen?
Mic Test ships an update every 3 weeks, and pocketScreen weekly. Most recently, Mic Test was updated on October 25, 2026 and pocketScreen on October 25, 2026.

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