# MicSwap vs OUTSIDIFY

The clearest difference is price: MicSwap at Free against OUTSIDIFY's $5.99. MicSwap also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 15). OUTSIDIFY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (89% vs 60%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MicSwap is free to download; OUTSIDIFY costs $5.99 up front. MicSwap sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OUTSIDIFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

OUTSIDIFY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MicSwap has 6.8K ratings behind it against 15, 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 89% of OUTSIDIFY's.

MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, OUTSIDIFY weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MicSwap | OUTSIDIFY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micswap-microphone-recording/id895157889/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsidify/id6466588903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 348 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future Moments](https://appshunter.io/developer/895157892) | [BASTL INSTRUMENTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707501258) |

## What reviewers say

### MicSwap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micswap-microphone-recording/id895157889)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Trial + Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly + Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly + Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| MS-SR80 Microphone | $0.99 | one-time |
| MS-U47 Microphone | $0.99 | one-time |
| MS-C12VR Microphone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Studio G - Room A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Studio G - Room B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Light Digital Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Recording | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings get deleted
- Microphones not working as expected
- App not opening or freezing

**Requested features**

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


### OUTSIDIFY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsidify/id6466588903)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Explore and manipulate ambient sounds using your smartphone's microphone and speaker. Create unique audio effects, capture environmental resonances, and experiment with sound in real-world spaces. Unleash your creativity and discover new sonic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create feedback loops, Manipulate external sounds, Use phone as resonant filter, Capture impulse responses, Explore real-world acoustics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MicSwap free?

MicSwap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OUTSIDIFY free?

OUTSIDIFY costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MicSwap or OUTSIDIFY?

OUTSIDIFY is rated higher. MicSwap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while OUTSIDIFY averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do MicSwap or OUTSIDIFY have ads?

Neither MicSwap nor OUTSIDIFY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MicSwap or OUTSIDIFY?

MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, and OUTSIDIFY weekly. Most recently, MicSwap was updated on October 24, 2026 and OUTSIDIFY on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*