Comparison

PC Microphone vs Micstream

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

Head to head
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PC Microphone

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Turn your iPhone into a wireless microphone for your computer. Microphone Link streams your iPhone's mic to your Mac over Wi-Fi and registers it as a real system microphone — so it appears in the input list of every app: video calls, streaming, screen recording, voice memos, anything that uses a mic. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free companion app on your Mac (https://miclink.eggmango.com) 2. Scan the QR code shown on your Mac's screen 3. Select "Microphone Link" as the microphone in any app — done WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • One-scan pairing — scan the QR on your PC and you're connected. No IP addresses, no account, no setup. • Real microphone device — not a browser trick. Your computer sees a native input device that works everywhere. • Clear voice — 48 kHz stereo audio over the efficient Opus codec. • Three latency modes — Low latency (~50 ms) for real-time use, Balanced (~100 ms) for calls, High quality for recording. • Private by design — audio travels only over your local network and never touches the internet. Pairing is protected by a PIN shown on your computer's screen; the wrong PIN gets no audio. • Auto-discovery — your iPhone finds nearby computers on the same Wi-Fi and lists them. Can't see the screen? Type the PIN instead. • Live level meter and mute — see your input level at a glance and mute instantly. • Keeps streaming in the background while you use other apps. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone with iOS 16 or later • Mac with macOS 13 or later, Window PC and the free Microphone Link desktop app • Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network Visit https://miclink.eggmango.com/

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Micstream

Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily stream audio over Wi-Fi for calls, streaming, or recording without extra hardware. Enjoy clear sound with advanced noise suppression.

Highlights
  • Use phone as wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio with 48 kHz/32-bit
  • AI-powered noise suppression (DeepFilterNet)
  • Custom Windows audio driver
  • Low-latency Opus codec
  • Automatic PC discovery
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Why spend money on a USB microphone? Your phone's microphone already beats most budget USB mics. Micstream makes Windows treat it like a proper hardware microphone — over Wi-Fi, with no cables and no extra hardware. NO WORKING MIC? USE YOUR PHONE Laptop mic sounds bad? Headset broken? Webcam has no sound? Use your phone instead. Micstream turns it into a wireless microphone for your PC. No Bluetooth pairing, no drivers to install on your phone. SETUP IS EASY 1. Download the Windows client from micstream.io 2. In Windows, select Micstream as your audio input device 3. Launch the app and connect to your PC over Wi-Fi 4. Start streaming! Your phone is now a standalone PC microphone — just like one you would buy in the store. WHY MICSTREAM • Save money: no need to buy an expensive standalone microphone — Micstream is free • Ultimate convenience: use your iPhone as a professional-grade PC mic • High-quality audio: crisp, clear sound for podcasts, gaming, video calls, voiceovers, and more • Custom Windows driver: works like a real hardware PC mic in any application (Zoom, Discord, OBS, Teams, games, and more) FEATURES • World-class noise suppression via DeepFilterNet • Custom Windows audio driver • Studio-quality audio — 48 kHz and 32-bit for unmatched clarity and detail • High-quality, low-latency Opus codec • Stereo recording on supported devices • Automatic PC discovery on your Wi-Fi network YOUR PHONE AS A MIC FOR EVERY APP Use your iPhone as a microphone for your PC in Zoom, Discord, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, and any game or recording software. One mic app covers video calls, streaming, podcasts, voice-overs, dictation, and speech-to-text. If it accepts a microphone input, you can stream your phone's mic to your PC. NOISE CANCELLATION BUILT IN Micstream turns your phone into a noise-cancelling microphone. It uses DeepFilterNet, a state-of-the-art AI noise filter that removes background noise like keyboard sounds, fans, and street noise in real time. Your voice stays clear. You can switch noise cancellation on or off from the desktop app. PRICING • Micstream is free — watch a short ad to stream for the next hour • Micstream Pro supports the developer and removes ads and limits SUPPORTED DESKTOP SYSTEMS • Windows 10 • Windows 11 • Linux TECHNICAL DETAILS Micstream's desktop client features a tailored Windows audio driver designed for a seamless PC mic experience. 32-bit depth allows a wider dynamic range and more detail in your recordings. Audio is encoded with the Opus codec, whose low algorithmic delay (5–10 ms) makes it a perfect fit for streaming from phone to PC. Networking uses UDP on ports 37718–37720, with automatic client discovery and forward error correction against packet loss. PRIVACY POLICY https://micstream.io/privacy TERMS OF USE https://micstream.io/terms

Screenshots

PC Microphone4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Micstream at Free against PC Microphone's $3.99. Micstream also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). PC Microphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Micstream is free to download; PC Microphone costs $3.99 up front. Micstream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PC Microphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Microphone ships an update monthly, Micstream every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PC Microphone versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC MicrophoneMicstream
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurple Night IncStreamDev Technologies

In-app purchases

None

PC Microphone

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited PC Microphone – Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PC Microphone free?
PC Microphone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PC Microphone or Micstream have ads?
Micstream shows ads; PC Microphone does not.
Which is updated more often, PC Microphone or Micstream?
PC Microphone ships an update monthly, and Micstream every 5 days. Most recently, PC Microphone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Micstream on October 29, 2026.

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