Comparison

Mic Test vs YPA Control

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

Head to head
About

Mic Test

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Is your microphone sounding muffled, quiet, or static? Mic Test is a clean, professional, and powerful audio utility designed to diagnose and test any microphone connected to your iOS device. Whether you are checking your built-in iPhone microphone, a wired headset, AirPods, or a professional Bluetooth microphone, Mic Test provides instant visual and audible feedback. FEATURES: TWO CORE TEST MODES: - Direct Sound (Raw Mode): Capture the raw, unfiltered audio stream directly from the hardware. Bypass system signal processing to evaluate true frequency response and hardware static. Save recordings as high-fidelity, lossless WAV files. - Communication (Processed Mode): Apply iOS-native echo suppression, noise reduction, and automatic gain control. Simulate exactly how you sound during standard phone calls, VoIP apps, or virtual meetings. Saves as compact M4A files. REAL-TIME DECIBEL ANALYSIS: - View live input levels with our high-precision decibel (dB) meter. - Monitor input spikes and ambient room noise to perfectly calibrate your voice level. HARDWARE & DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS: - Instantly identify active audio input routes (Built-in Mic, Wired Headset, Bluetooth, or AirPods). - View detailed hardware specifications, standard sample rates (44,100 Hz), and audio channel mapping. - Refresh route mapping dynamically when plugging/unplugging headphones or connecting wireless devices. SMART AUDIO LIBRARY: - Browse and play back all your diagnostic tests directly within the app. - View detailed metadata for every recording: date, time, test mode, active hardware device used, file size, and duration. - Rename and organize your recordings for easy tracking. - Share WAV and M4A audio files directly via AirDrop, Email, Messages, or cloud storage. - Fully integrated with iOS Files sharing - access and copy your raw recordings straight from the native Apple "Files" application. Get clear insight into your audio gear today. Download Mic Test and check your microphone in seconds!

About

YPA Control

Features
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YPA Control is the companion app for compatible YPA audio hardware, including YPA MicLink. Connect your device to configure microphone inputs, monitor levels, manage hardware settings, save presets, view device information, and install signed firmware updates. On iPhone, YPA Control communicates with compatible hardware over Bluetooth Low Energy. Audio remains on the YPA hardware and is not transmitted over Bluetooth. Features: - Configure input gain and channel controls - Enable supported hardware options such as 5V Bias, high-pass filtering, monitoring, and loopback - View live device status and metering - Save and recall presets - Identify the connected product, hardware revision, firmware version, protocol version, and serial number - Install compatible signed firmware updates with recovery support

Screenshots

YPA Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: YPA Control at 4 against Mic Test's โ€”. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Mic Test versus YPA Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic TestYPA Control
PriceFreeFree
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinaben PatelYPA MICROPHONES INC

In-app purchases

None

Mic Test

No in-app purchases

None

YPA Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YPA Control free?
YPA Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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