Comparison

MobiMic vs PCM Audio Recorder

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

Head to head
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

About

PCM Audio Recorder

Features
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Capture ideas, interviews, instruments, and field sound with control over the file you create. PCM Recorder shows a live waveform and input level while recording, along with elapsed time and an estimate of the recording time remaining. Choose from the formats and sample rates supported by your current microphone and audio route. RECORD WITH CONTROL • WAV, CAF, AIFF, and space-saving M4A output • 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit integer, and 32-bit float PCM options where supported • Mono or stereo recording based on the connected input • Built-in, wired, USB, and Bluetooth microphone selection • Microphone position, polar pattern, and hardware input gain controls when available KEEP THE TAKE SAFE • Background recording and a Live Activity for quick status checks • Free-space monitoring while you record • Safe stopping before storage or WAV container limits are reached • Recovery support for interrupted recordings EDIT NON-DESTRUCTIVELY • Visual waveform editor with precise trim points • Level adjustment, normalization, fade in, and fade out • Preview the current edit before export • Export an edited copy while preserving the original • Split a take or join compatible recordings YOUR FILES, YOUR WORKFLOW Recordings stay in the app's local storage unless you choose to share them. Rename and organize takes, share the original file, or access recordings from the Files app. No account is required. PCM Recorder is supported by advertising. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MobiMic3 screens
PCM Audio Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MobiMic at none against PCM Audio Recorder's shown. MobiMic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
MobiMic versus PCM Audio Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiMicPCM Audio Recorder
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer鹏 任ButterFalcon

In-app purchases

None

MobiMic

No in-app purchases

None

PCM Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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