Comparison

iMic vs MobiMic

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

Head to head
About

iMic

Features
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Turn your phone into a wireless microphone for your computer. iMic streams clear voice over your local Wi-Fi network in under 100 ms — no cables, no cloud, and no account required. iMic creates a virtual microphone input that can be selected by your desktop applications. Use your phone as a high-quality audio source for Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, OBS, QuickTime, and AI-powered applications. Why iMic: - Wireless microphone input with no audio cable - Low latency streaming over local Wi-Fi or peer-to-peer connection - Adaptive jitter buffer, clock drift correction, and automatic reconnect after sleep or network interruptions - Mute directly from your phone with live audio level monitoring - Programmable buttons for desktop shortcuts — push-to-talk, Spotlight, screenshot, recording - Works even when your computer screen is locked - Encrypted device pairing — your voice stays on your local network and is never uploaded Designed for long sessions, iMic is ideal for: - Online meetings - Live streaming - Voice recording - Presentations - Online classes - Remote desktop workflows Requirements: - macOS 14 or later - iOS 17 or later - Both devices connected to the same local Wi-Fi network

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

iMic3 screens
MobiMic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MobiMic at 3 against iMic's 1. MobiMic also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
iMic versus MobiMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMicMobiMic
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBingjun Li鹏 任

In-app purchases

None

iMic

No in-app purchases

None

MobiMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMic free?
iMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobiMic free?
MobiMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMic or MobiMic have ads?
Neither iMic nor MobiMic shows ads.

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