Comparison

Micstream vs Talk2PC

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

Head to head
About

Micstream

Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily connect over Wi-Fi for clear audio in calls, streaming, and recordings without extra hardware. Features advanced noise cancellation and studio-quality sound.

Highlights
  • Phone as wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio (48 kHz, 32-bit)
  • AI-powered noise suppression
  • 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

About

Talk2PC

Features
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Talk2PC turns your phone into a practical companion for computer work. Use your phone's microphone and built-in voice input to send text to your desktop, reducing typing and keeping your workflow moving. Connect to Talk2PC Desktop over your local network, Bluetooth, or a remote connection. Scan a pairing QR code, send text to your computer, and use the terminal workflow from one place. Premium removes ads and unlocks continued terminal and remote-connection use after the trial period. Monthly subscription and lifetime unlock are available. A Talk2PC Desktop session is required for computer connection features. Bluetooth, local network, camera, and tracking permissions are requested only when their related features are used. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Micstream4 screens
Talk2PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Talk2PC at 3 against Micstream's 1. Talk2PC also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Micstream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Talk2PC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Micstream versus Talk2PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicstreamTalk2PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamDev Technologies江豪 潘

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
2 purchases

Talk2PC

Subscriptions1
  • Talk2PC Premium Monthly$1.391 Month
One-time1
  • Talk2PC Premium Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talk2PC free?
Talk2PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Micstream or Talk2PC have ads?
Both Micstream and Talk2PC show ads.

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