Comparison

MicSwap vs Discrete 4 Remote

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

Discrete 4 Remote

Control your Antelope Audio Discrete 4 audio interface remotely from your iOS device. Manage preamp gain, volume, clock settings, and more for professional audio production.

Highlights
  • Preamps Gain Control and Type
  • Volume Control
  • Stereo Link Selection
  • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection
  • Headphone Volume Control
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The Discrete 4 Remote control app is specifically designed to work with Antelope Audio's Discrete 4. The app will turn your iOS device into a professional audio interface remote control, allowing you to manage Discrete 4 functionality. Both the producer and the recording artist will be provided with fast and easy access to the features of the device. The Discrete 4 Remote offers: • Preamps Gain Control and Type • Volume Control • Stereo Link Selection • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection • Headphone Volume Control

Screenshots

MicSwap4 screens
Discrete 4 Remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MicSwap at 60% against Discrete 4 Remote's 0%. MicSwap also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 5). Discrete 4 Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Discrete 4 Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MicSwap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MicSwap has 6.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MicSwap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Discrete 4 Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, Discrete 4 Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MicSwap versus Discrete 4 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicSwapDiscrete 4 Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.69.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuture MomentsAntelope Audio

Customer experience

MicSwap

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

Discrete 4 Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

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

Discrete 4 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Discrete 4 Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicSwap free?
MicSwap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Discrete 4 Remote free?
Discrete 4 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MicSwap or Discrete 4 Remote?
MicSwap is rated higher. MicSwap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Discrete 4 Remote averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do MicSwap or Discrete 4 Remote have ads?
Neither MicSwap nor Discrete 4 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicSwap or Discrete 4 Remote?
MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Discrete 4 Remote every 2 months. Most recently, MicSwap was updated on November 6, 2026 and Discrete 4 Remote on November 2, 2026.

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