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, bypassing the need for extra hardware. Enjoy advanced noise cancellation and studio-quality sound.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio
  • AI noise suppression
  • Custom Windows driver
  • Low-latency Opus codec
  • Automatic PC discovery
Read full description

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
Read full description

Check if any of these daily needs match yours: • You are a Lecturer or Presenter You want a versatile presentation remote and teacher remote. Walk freely during lectures, snap notes with a mobile document camera to zoom and annotate in real time on the big screen, and control slides without touching the podium or logging into personal messaging apps. • You are a Writer, Coder, or Support Specialist Laptop mics are noisy and inaccurate. You want to speak into your phone's clear mic to type directly onto your PC cursor, or handwrite non-Latin scripts and complex characters directly to your screen. • You are a Multi-Device Power User Text copied on your PC pastes instantly on your phone. Snap a sketch or select a file on your phone, and it inserts directly into your active PC window (like AI prompts such as Codex, code editors, or chat boxes) without digging through download folders. • You are an Office Worker with Wrist Strain Stiff wrists and muscle fatigue from holding a desk mouse all day. You want to lean back, stand, or lie down and use a handheld air mouse to navigate your PC. • You are a Tablet Remote Worker When remoting into your PC, you hate on-screen keyboards popping up and blocking half the display. Or you want to monitor background task progress and trigger custom software shortcuts from your phone. If any of these fit your routine, Talk2PC turns your smartphone into an all-in-one presentation clicker, wifi mouse, and ergonomic remote control for PC. Teaching & Presentations (For Lecturers & Speakers) Live Sync Zoom Whiteboard & Document Camera: Snap physical documents, printouts, or capture your PC screen as a background. When you pinch-to-zoom on your phone, the big screen or projector zooms and pans simultaneously in real time. Pens & Evaluation Stamps: Highlight key steps, write notes, and apply grading/evaluation stamps directly from your phone screen. Air Mouse, Spotlight & Slide Control: Wave your phone in the air to guide the cursor. Turn on Spotlight or Halo mode to dim the background and highlight key points. Use it as a dedicated presentation remote and ppt remote for slide flipping. Private Direct File Transfer: Send presentations directly to public computers without logging into personal social media or messaging accounts on public displays. Text Input & Streamlined Workflow (For Typing & Multi-Tasking) Send Photos & Files Directly to the Active Window: When writing code, prompting AI (such as Codex), or chatting on PC: snap a sketch or document on your phone, and it inserts directly into your active focused window. No hunting through download folders or dragging files. PC Clipboard Auto-Sync to Phone: Copy text, links, or codes on your PC (Ctrl+C), and your phone clipboard syncs instantly for one-tap pasting. Native Mobile Keyboard Power on PC: Bring your familiar mobile keyboard straight to your PC cursor. High-accuracy voice typing (via your phone's superior mic), touchscreen handwriting, non-Latin scripts, and live translation type directly onto your computer screen. Talk2PC Quick Phrases Panel: Save frequent replies and templates on your phone. Tap once, and the full paragraph is pasted directly into your active PC window. Ergonomic Comfort & Posture Freedom (Relieve Wrist Strain & Remote Desktop) Free Your Posture with Handheld Air Mouse: Prolonged desk mouse usage strains your wrist. Switch to comfortable, natural postures using the gyro air mouse: Work Lying Down Work Standing Up Wrist Relief Tablet Remote Companion (No Screen Blocking): Keep your tablet full-screen for remote display, using your phone as a dedicated remote mouse and wireless typing keyboard. Custom Software Macro Deck: Map complex multi-key shortcuts for design, 3D, and editing apps into large, accessible buttons on your phone. 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 update cadence: Micstream at every 5 days against Talk2PC's every 3 months. Talk2PC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micstream ships an update every 5 days, Talk2PC every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Micstream versus Talk2PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicstreamTalk2PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB78 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
3 purchases

Talk2PC

Subscriptions1
  • Talk2PC Premium Monthly$1.391 Month
One-time2
  • Talk2PC Basic$14.99
  • 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.
Which is updated more often, Micstream or Talk2PC?
Micstream ships an update every 5 days, and Talk2PC every 3 months. Most recently, Micstream was updated on November 7, 2026 and Talk2PC on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons