Mic Test vs pocketScreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Mic Test
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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: โข Live level readout in dBFS โข Silence warning when no sound reaches the mic โข "Your microphone works" result after a quick test โข Tests the built-in microphone Premium (one-time lifetime purchase, no subscription): โข Test every mic: bottom, front, back, headset, Bluetooth and USB โข Live waveform and peak level โข dB noise graph: the last 60 seconds of your mic level โข Test history: your last 20 tests, stored on your device only โข Share a text test report with your device details and levels โข No ads Who it is for: โข Checking a used or new iPhone or iPad before you buy it โข Troubleshooting calls, voice messages and video calls โข Testing a wired headset or Bluetooth earbuds before you rely on them โข 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
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
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pocketScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mic Test ships an update every 3 weeks, pocketScreen weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Mic Test | pocketScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yunus Gunduz | Sven Schroder |
In-app purchases
Mic Test
- Premium Lifetime$2.99
pocketScreen
No in-app purchases









