Comparison

FeedbackGuard vs Live Mic Presets

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

Head to head
About

FeedbackGuard

This audio effect plugin automatically detects and suppresses acoustic feedback in real-time. It uses advanced analysis to place precise notch filters, allowing for clear audio during live performances or recordings. Customize settings for optimal suppression without compromising sound quality.

Highlights
  • Real-time howling detection
  • Adaptive notch bank (up to 24 notches)
  • Live spectrum display
  • User-defined presets
  • Adjustable sensitivity and suppression
  • Optional harmonic tracking
  • Optional spectral noise reduction
Features
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FeedbackGuard is an Audio Unit v3 effect that stops acoustic feedback before it ruins your performance. Whether you are singing live, speaking on stage, or recording vocals on iPad, FeedbackGuard listens for runaway howling and automatically places precise notch filters — so you can focus on the show, not the squeal. HOW IT WORKS FeedbackGuard uses PNPR (Peak-to-Neighbourhood Power Ratio) analysis combined with a growth check to tell real feedback apart from normal voice, speech, or room tone. When a howling peak starts to build, the plugin tracks it with parabolic peak detection and deploys an adaptive notch bank that reacts in milliseconds. Designed for live use: attack and release times, suppression depth, and notch count are all under your control. KEY FEATURES • Real-time howling detection (PNPR + run-up check) • Adaptive notch bank — up to 24 simultaneous notches • Live spectrum display with active notch markers • "Balanced" preset for safe, transparent defaults • 3 user preset slots — tap to recall, hold to save • Fine-tuned controls: Sensitivity, Notch Threshold, Suppression, Q, Attack, Release • Optional harmonic tracking for stubborn feedback tones • Optional spectral noise reduction for quiet passages • Full bypass GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Open your AUv3 host (GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more) 2. Insert FeedbackGuard as an audio effect on your vocal or monitor channel 3. Tap "Balanced" for recommended live settings 4. Raise Notch Threshold if notches appear on voice or room tone IDEAL FOR • Live vocals and speech • Rehearsals, worship, small PA setups • Mobile recording rigs on iPhone and iPad • Any situation where monitor feedback is a risk COMPATIBILITY • Audio Unit v3 (aufx) effect • iPhone and iPad • Works in any AUv3-compatible host • Mono or stereo, sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz FeedbackGuard — Adaptive Feedback Suppressor by Norwin Palme.

About

Live Mic Presets

Features
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Live Sound Assist helps live-sound users prepare microphones, speaker systems, venue paperwork, and quick RTA checks faster with practical starting points for EQ, gate, compression, reverb, and feedback control. Browse microphone presets by brand, model, source type, and use case. Compare processing for speech, vocals, instruments, choirs, drums, and common live-sound sources, then inspect HPF, gate, 4-band PEQ, compressor, and reverb guidance before touching the console. Speaker presets add practical starting points for common professional PA families. Use the RTA tool for quick microphone measurements, 31-band spectrum checks, spectrograph history, stable feedback-candidate detection, calibrated SPL setup, measurement-mic correction profiles, and dual-channel alignment readings when compatible input hardware is connected. Use Guided Setup to create printable stage plot/input sheets with channel labels, mic choices, stand notes, monitor notes, and processing summaries. Use the Send tab to set a local Mixing Station host, port, and input channel. Dry Run shows the planned channel operations first. Live Apply is protected by a safety confirmation because mixer processing can be overwritten on the selected channel. Built for churches, schools, event production, volunteer audio teams, and engineers who need a consistent starting point before tuning the room. Brand names and marks are used for identification only. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FeedbackGuard2 screens
Live Mic Presets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Live Mic Presets at Free against FeedbackGuard's $3.99. FeedbackGuard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On ads, 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

Live Mic Presets is free to download; FeedbackGuard costs $3.99 up front. Live Mic Presets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FeedbackGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FeedbackGuard ships an update every 4 days, Live Mic Presets every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FeedbackGuard versus Live Mic Presets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeedbackGuardLive Mic Presets
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorwin PalmeScott Fry

In-app purchases

None

FeedbackGuard

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Live Mic Presets

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Expert Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$34.991 Year
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  • Expert Annual$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Expert Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is FeedbackGuard free?
FeedbackGuard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Mic Presets free?
Live Mic Presets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FeedbackGuard or Live Mic Presets have ads?
Neither FeedbackGuard nor Live Mic Presets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FeedbackGuard or Live Mic Presets?
FeedbackGuard ships an update every 4 days, and Live Mic Presets every 10 days. Most recently, FeedbackGuard was updated on October 18, 2026 and Live Mic Presets on October 12, 2026.

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