Comparison

MicSwap vs Microphone Live

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

Head to head
About

MicSwap

Transform your audio with a mobile recording studio. Easily swap microphones and studio environments to alter the sound of your recordings. Edit, organize, and share your audio projects with a wide range of professional tools.

Highlights
  • Record or import audio
  • Swap microphones for different sounds
  • Change recording studios
  • Edit and trim recordings
  • Color label and sort recordings
  • Live monitoring
  • AU compatible
Features
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A mobile recording studio for music, podcasting, voiceover, filmmaking and more. Record or import audio, swap microphones for different sounds, change studios, edit, color label, sort, share and store your recordings anywhere. This free version comes with 3 free mics of 17, and the ability to try then buy others. Subscribe to use with an external microphone or interface, all mics and studios, unlimited recording and the ability to use it as a plugin with other music apps.like GarageBand, FL Studio, Auria, Cubasis, Multitrack and more etc (Audiobus, IAA, AUv3 compatible). MicSwap can also transform your iPhone or iPad into a microphone when you connect it to external speakers. If you're using a computer without a microphone, MicSwap is am easy way to add a mic to your setup so you can add voiceover to videos, record podcasts, add commentary to games and more "If you’re yearning to broaden your sonic palette but don’t happen to have a spare $2K to spend, you’ll like MicSwap Pro a whole lot." - MacLife "One of the best recording apps for iOS" - iPadMusic.com "MicSwap Turns Your iPhone Into Rock And Roll" - TechCrunch "Like Instagram For Your Voice" - Forbes "A useful, well-produced app" - Music Radar • Studio, Mic Modeler & Recorder • Record, import, change the sound of any audio • Record in Wav or M4a • Swap Microphones for different sounds • Swap Recording Studios • Adjust the input gain • Live monitoring • Color code your recordings • Much more! FEATURES • Record with different mics for different sounds • 3 Microphones included • Change the sound of pre-existing audio • Adjust the gain (input) of any microphone • Edit / trim recordings • Enable / disable live monitoring • AU compatible • AudioCopy enabled • Change backgrounds by swapping studio environments • Color label recordings • Sort recordings by date, title, duration, mic used, & color • Descriptions of each mic & studio (Tap 'S' or (i) on mic) • Re-order the microphones. Put your favorites first. • Share your recordings anywhere 17 MICROPHONES MODELED • Shure SM7b (Podcasting) • Rode NTG3 (Boom Mic) • Shure SM58 • RCA 77 • Sony Lavalier • Megaphone • Amperite SR80 • Neumann U47 • Neumann U87 • Neumann KM140 • Neumann CMV563 • AKG 414 • AKG C12VR • Royer Ribbon R121 • Old Timey Radio Mic • Ribbon Fathead 1 • Ribbon Fathead 2 ALSO BY FUTURE MOMENTS: Video Audio Splitter Remix the Audio of Your Video MicSwap Remix AI Audio Stem Separator Crystal Audio AI Audio Cleanup Magic MAIVE Ai Video Generator VideoVerb Add Reverb to Your Videos Hear Boost Get Super Hearing & Recording MicSwap Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap MultiTrack Multitrack Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap Video Edit Video Audio with Mic Models & FX MicSwap Camera The Best Sounding Video Camera AudioFix Denoise & Clean the Sound of Your Video VideoMaster Instant Audio Post-Production for Videos AudioVerb Add Reverb & Delay to Your Audio AudioMaster Audio Mastering for Podcasts & Music Volume Booster Easily Boost the Sound of Your Audio or Video Use for Podcasting, Music Creation, Voiceover, Memos, Ideas, Songwriting, Singing, Karaoke, etc MicSwap is a highly intuitive tool that simulates a real studio environment. It's a mic locker and recording studio in your pocket. Record and filter new or pre-existing audio. Serious audio engineers, musicians, recording hobbyists, podcasters etc.. For an optimal audio experience, please use headphones. WE OFFER 3 SUBSCRIPTION PLANS *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. If you choose to subscribe, your subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of the selected time and will charge your credit card through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Future Moments LLC privacy policy: http://future-moments.com/faq Future Moments LLC terms of use: http://future-moments.com/faq

About

Microphone Live

Transform your iOS device into a versatile live microphone. Stream audio wirelessly to speakers or headphones, enhance sound with professional controls like EQ and pitch shifting, and monitor levels with a decibel meter. Ideal for announcements, hearing assistance, or creative audio effects.

Highlights
  • Live microphone access
  • Wireless audio output to Bluetooth devices
  • Real-time audio effects (pitch, reverb, EQ)
  • Decibel meter for input monitoring
  • Microphone polar pattern selection
  • Live broadcast tool
Features
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Turn Your iPhone or iPad Into a Powerful Live Mic Microphone Live transforms your iOS device into a real-time microphone with advanced features and crystal-clear sound. Whether you’re enhancing your hearing, speaking through bluetooth speakers, or just having fun with audio effects—Microphone Live makes it simple. FEATURES: Live Microphone Access Listen through your device’s built-in or external microphones with low-latency audio. Wireless Audio Output Stream your live mic audio to Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or wireless speakers—great for live announcements or personal amplification. Pro Audio Controls • Apply real-time compression for smoother sound • Shift pitch for creative or accessibility use • Add reverb for natural room ambiance or effects • Boost or cut targeted frequencies with Parametric EQ Decibel Meter Monitor live input levels with a real-time dB meter—great for volume awareness and sound checks. Microphone Polar Pattern Selection Choose from available mic patterns (e.g. cardioid, omnidirectional) for the best sound pickup depending on your environment. Live Broadcast Tool Turn your iOS device into a personal PA system—perfect for events, classrooms, or performances. Simple, Intuitive Interface No clutter. No confusion. Just tap and go. Designed for all users, from casual listeners to audio enthusiasts. Whether you’re enhancing hearing, making a live speech, or experimenting with sound—Microphone Live is your all-in-one audio companion. Download now and hear the difference. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MicSwap4 screens
Microphone Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MicSwap at none against Microphone Live's shown. Microphone Live's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MicSwap sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Microphone Live sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MicSwap against 4.4 for Microphone Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of MicSwap's written reviews are positive against 62% of Microphone Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, Microphone Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MicSwap versus Microphone Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicSwapMicrophone Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better4.4 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better5.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuture MomentsVonBruno LLC

Customer experience

MicSwap

All ratings6,837 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative34.5%

Microphone Live

All ratings5,122 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews797 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.2%

User reviews

MicSwap

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🎤 Excellent microphone emulation
  • 🎶 Useful for singing and recording
  • 💡 Ability to try different microphones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality
  • 🔒 Subscription model issues

Microphone Live

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Works with Bluetooth speakers
  • 👍 Simple interface
  • 🎨 Can utilize all mics
  • 🤖 Good for voice amplification

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cuts off after short time
  • 🔊 Causes echo/feedback issues
  • 🔇 Doesn't work with Bluetooth mics
  • 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔌 Delay when connected to speakers

Bugs and requests

MicSwap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings get deleted
  • Microphones not working as expected
  • App not opening or freezing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow importing audio and recording over it
  • Expand free microphone options
  • Improve integration with other audio apps

Microphone Live

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Microphone stops working after iOS updates
  • App crashes when used with certain devices
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice changer options
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Reduce audio latency
  • Implement echo/feedback cancellation
  • Allow use of external/Bluetooth mics

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MicSwap

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
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  • Trial + Annual3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
  • 6 Months$14.996 Months
  • Yearly + Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • MS-SR80 Microphone$0.99
  • Studio G - Room A$1.99
  • Unlimited Recording$4.99
6 purchases

Microphone Live

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pitch Shift$0.99
  • Compression$1.99
  • Reverb$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is MicSwap free?
MicSwap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microphone Live free?
Microphone Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MicSwap or Microphone Live?
MicSwap is rated higher. MicSwap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Microphone Live averages 4.4 from 5.2K ratings.
Do MicSwap or Microphone Live have ads?
Microphone Live shows ads; MicSwap does not.
Which is updated more often, MicSwap or Microphone Live?
MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Microphone Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, MicSwap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Microphone Live on November 3, 2026.

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