Comparison

Micstream vs WOW DB Meter & RTA

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
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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

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WOW DB Meter & RTA

Features
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WOW DB Meter & RTA turns your iPhone and iPad into a professional-grade acoustic measurement tool and real-time audio spectrum analyzer (RTA). Engineered with precision DSP algorithms and fluid 60 FPS GPU-accelerated graphics, it is the ultimate tool for audio engineers, acoustic consultants, studio musicians, live sound technicians, and car audio enthusiasts. KEY FEATURES: • PRECISION DECIBEL (SPL) METER - Accurate real-time sound pressure level measurement in dB. - Industry-standard frequency weighting curves: dBA (human hearing response), dBC (bass/industrial sound), and dBZ (unweighted flat response). - Configurable response times: Fast (125ms), Slow (1000ms), and Room Impulse (2000ms). - Dynamic analog-style circular gauge with live peak indicator, numerical readout, and minimum / average / maximum dB stats tracking. • REAL-TIME AUDIO ANALYZER (RTA) - High-resolution Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) spectrum analysis with Hann windowing. - Multi-band octave band views: 1/1 Octave (10 ISO standard center bands) and 1/3 Octave (31 precision bands). - Pro 1/6 Octave High-Resolution mode (61 bands) for surgical room mode inspection and feedback suppression. - Continuous spectral curve mode with lingering peak decay indicators. - Interactive touch-to-inspect bar feature displaying exact frequency (Hz) and amplitude (dB). • MULTI-TARGET ACOUSTIC CURVES - Overlay reference acoustic targets directly onto your live RTA to tune speaker systems and home theaters: - Harman Target Curve (+6dB bass shelf) - Studio Flat (Reference calibration) - SMPTE 202M X-Curve (Cinema sound tuning) • BUILT-IN PINK NOISE GENERATOR - Integrated high-fidelity pink noise generator using the Kellet algorithm for room equalization, speaker voicing, and frequency response analysis. - Live output volume attenuation slider. • HARDWARE CALIBRATION & MIC PROFILES - Pre-calibrated hardware profiles optimized for Apple iPhone and iPad internal microphones. - Manual SPL trim adjustment (±15 dB) with one-tap 94.0 dB external calibrator reference mode. • RESPONSIVE STUDIO WORKSPACE - Optimized for both portrait handheld metering and landscape full-screen RTA visualization. - Native iPad split-view and tablet support. DISCLAIMER: WOW DB Meter & RTA is designed as a high-precision acoustic reference and sound tuning aid. It is not intended for use as a legally certified industrial metrology device.

Screenshots

Micstream4 screens
WOW DB Meter & RTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WOW DB Meter & RTA at 3 against Micstream's 1. WOW DB Meter & RTA 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 WOW DB Meter & RTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Micstream versus WOW DB Meter & RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicstreamWOW DB Meter & RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — 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
Size62 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamDev TechnologiesEZ CORP SOFTWARES LTDA

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

WOW DB Meter & RTA

Subscriptions2
  • WOW DB Meter PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual (Save 45%)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WOW DB Meter & RTA free?
WOW DB Meter & RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Micstream or WOW DB Meter & RTA have ads?
Both Micstream and WOW DB Meter & RTA show ads.

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