Comparison

Micstream vs MobiMic

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 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

About

MobiMic

Features
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MobiMic turns your iPhone into a microphone for your computer. On the same Wi‑Fi network, your phone sends live voice audio to the MobiMic desktop app so you can use it in meetings, streams, calls, and everyday voice input—without buying extra hardware. FEATURES • Discover nearby MobiMic desktops on your local network • Connect with QR code or a pairing code when discovery fails • Stream microphone audio in real time with one-tap mute • Clear setup guidance for Wi‑Fi, microphone, and local network access HOW TO USE 1. Install and open MobiMic on your Mac or Windows PC 2. Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi‑Fi 3. Open this app, tap Search Devices, or scan the desktop QR code 4. Speak once connected—tap mute anytime, disconnect when finished You need the free MobiMic desktop app on your computer. Download it at https://mic.mxitx.com PRIVACY Microphone audio is used only during an active session to send voice to the computer you choose. Camera access is used only to scan the connection QR code. Local network access is used to discover and connect on the same Wi‑Fi. Audio and camera frames are not uploaded to the cloud and are not used for advertising or profiling. Support: https://mic.mxitx.com Privacy Policy: https://mic.mxitx.com/privacy

Screenshots

Micstream4 screens
MobiMic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobiMic at none against Micstream's 2. MobiMic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MobiMic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Micstream versus MobiMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicstreamMobiMic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStreamDev Technologies鹏 任

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year
None

MobiMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MobiMic free?
MobiMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Micstream or MobiMic have ads?
Micstream shows ads; MobiMic does not.

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