Comparison

Passmic vs CueDeck

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

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Passmic

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PERFECT FOR • Event Hosts & Gatherings: Control the crowd at house parties, or community meetups without renting expensive mic setups. • Content Creators & Streamers: Record high-quality voiceovers, casual podcasts, or group gaming sessions directly to your Mac. • Instructors & Leaders: Perfect for fitness coaches, workshop guides, and teachers who need the freedom to move around. • Everyday Utility: Anyone who suddenly needs a wireless microphone for their Mac in a pinch. WHAT'S NEW Passmic just got a huge upgrade! You can now record full sessions directly on your Mac, replay them in our sleek new in-app library, and export your session transcripts with speaker avatars and timestamps. We've also updated our terminology to a friendlier 'Receiver' & 'Mic' interface. FEATURES • Instant Wireless Mic: Turn your iPhone into a high-quality microphone instantly over local WiFi—no internet required. • Record & Replay Sessions (New!): Record your live audio and transcripts directly to your Mac, and play them back instantly in the new Recordings Library. • Multi-Device Support: Connect multiple iPhones (Mics) to a single Mac (Receiver) simultaneously, making group conversations a breeze. • Enhanced Live Captions (New!): Real-time speech-to-text turns your spoken words into accessible subtitles on your Mac, now complete with beautiful speaker avatars and timestamps. • Export Transcripts (New!): Save your entire session's live captions as a text file for quick meeting notes or content creation. • Tactile Push-to-Talk: Conveniently use the physical volume down button to speak, just like a real walkie-talkie. • Host Control (Room Lock): Maintain order by approving who gets to join and speak in your session. • Real-Time Visuals: Built-in VU meter and network indicator ensure your voice is captured perfectly without lag. • Zero-Friction Audio: Ultra-low latency streaming optimized for real-time playout on your Mac's speakers or other apps. HOW IT WORKS Passmic magically transforms your iPhone into a wireless microphone. It uses your local WiFi network to stream your voice directly to the companion Mac Receiver app. From there, the Mac app receives your audio and plays it loud and clear through your speakers, saves it to your Recordings Library, or seamlessly routes it into your favorite recording/streaming applications. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 18 or later • Mac running macOS 15 or later • Both devices connected to the same WiFi network • Passmic Mac Receiver app (available for free on the Mac App Store)

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CueDeck

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CueDeck turns your iPhone and iPad into a professional, zero-latency live production switcher and high-performance Stream Deck alternative. Say goodbye to expensive physical macro keys, recurring subscriptions, and desktop bridge software! CueDeck communicates directly with OBS Studio 28+ using the native OBS WebSocket v5 protocol. Simply scan the connection QR code on your monitor and take command in under a second. 1. DYNAMIC SCENE MATRIX AND CONFIDENCE MONITOR - Zero Hardcoding: OBS scenes, names, and sequence are discovered dynamically. - Built-In 16:9 Confidence Monitor: View live program video directly on your device. - Solo Mode (Quick-Switch): Tap any scene to cut live instantly. - Studio Mode Switching: Full Preview (Green Tally) and Program (Red Tally) workflow. - Giant TAKE / CUT Button: Queue up your next shot and cut with tactile confidence. 2. UNIVERSAL AUDIO MIXER AND 60 FPS VU METERS - GPU Peak VU Meters: Powered by Flutter Impeller for silky smooth 60 FPS volume monitoring. - Smooth Faders: Adjust microphones, desktop audio, game sound, and music fluidly. - Instant Mute: Glowing red mute indicators ensure you never speak off-air unmuted. 3. SMART LAYER AND OVERLAY VISIBILITY - Scene-Aware Items: Overlays, facecam frames, and alerts update dynamically. - Quick Eye Toggles: Show or hide any graphic element with a single responsive tap. 4. BROADCASTER SAFETY: SLIDE-TO-CONFIRM - Eliminate Stream Disasters: Slide-to-Confirm switch prevents accidental stream or rec stops. - Live Telemetry and Timers: Track uptime, REC duration badge, dropped frames, and health. - Quick Controls: Accessible broadcast triggers across all workspace tabs. 5. CUSTOMIZABLE MACRO DECK - Multi-Action Chaining: Fire simultaneous actions - switch scene, mute mic, trigger media. - Create specialized profiles for BRB, Starting Soon, or Gaming Climax moments. 3-STEP SETUP IN 1 SECOND 1. Launch OBS Studio 28 or newer on your PC or Mac. 2. Go to Tools, then WebSocket Server Settings and click Show Connect Info. 3. Open CueDeck and scan the QR code. You are immediately connected! 100% FREE CORE VS. CUEDECK PRO LIFETIME - Free Core App: Full live reji switching for 2 scenes, 16:9 confidence live monitor, 60 FPS audio mixer, and slide-to-confirm stream/rec safety controls. - CueDeck Pro Lifetime (0.99 USD): A single symbolic, one-time in-app purchase unlocking 16+ scene banks, smart auto-mute mic matrix, custom macro decks, and lifetime updates. Zero recurring subscriptions! WHY STREAMERS CHOOSE CUEDECK - Free to Start: Core broadcast controls at zero cost with no ads. - No Subscriptions: Pay once (0.99 USD for Pro), own forever. No recurring monthly fees. - Zero Extra Software: Plugs directly into OBS Studio native WebSocket v5 engine. - Ultra-Low Latency: Operates over your local Wi-Fi network (under 8 ms response). - Haptic Confirmation: Hardware vibration gives every tap a physical feel. - 100% Privacy: No accounts, no data collection, no telemetry, no tracking. Elevate your live broadcast on Twitch, Kick, YouTube Gaming, TikTok Live, or Facebook Gaming with CueDeck! DISCLAIMER & TRADEMARKS CueDeck is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or supported by the OBS Project or OBS Studio. "OBS" and "OBS Studio" are registered trademarks of the OBS Project.

Screenshots

Passmic3 screens
CueDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Passmic at none against CueDeck's 1. CueDeck's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. CueDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Passmic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Passmic versus CueDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassmicCueDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Ariq HendryOnur AKSOY

In-app purchases

None

Passmic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CueDeck

One-time1
  • CueDeck Pro Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Passmic free?
Passmic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CueDeck free?
CueDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Passmic or CueDeck have ads?
Neither Passmic nor CueDeck shows ads.

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