Comparison

PC Remote vs Micstream

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

Head to head
About

PC Remote

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

Highlights
  • Enhanced PC gaming controls
  • Real-time screen and camera sharing
  • Use phone as virtual webcam
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard control
  • Multi-display support
  • Effortless file transfer
  • Secure remote connections
Features
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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.

About

Micstream

Transform your phone into a high-quality wireless microphone for your PC. Easily stream audio over Wi-Fi for calls, streaming, or recording without extra hardware. Enjoy clear sound with advanced noise suppression.

Highlights
  • Use phone as wireless PC microphone
  • High-quality audio with 48 kHz/32-bit
  • AI-powered noise suppression (DeepFilterNet)
  • Custom Windows audio driver
  • Low-latency Opus codec
  • Automatic PC discovery
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Why spend money on a USB microphone? Your phone's microphone already beats most budget USB mics. Micstream makes Windows treat it like a proper hardware microphone — over Wi-Fi, with no cables and no extra hardware. NO WORKING MIC? USE YOUR PHONE Laptop mic sounds bad? Headset broken? Webcam has no sound? Use your phone instead. Micstream turns it into a wireless microphone for your PC. No Bluetooth pairing, no drivers to install on your phone. SETUP IS EASY 1. Download the Windows client from micstream.io 2. In Windows, select Micstream as your audio input device 3. Launch the app and connect to your PC over Wi-Fi 4. Start streaming! Your phone is now a standalone PC microphone — just like one you would buy in the store. WHY MICSTREAM • Save money: no need to buy an expensive standalone microphone — Micstream is free • Ultimate convenience: use your iPhone as a professional-grade PC mic • High-quality audio: crisp, clear sound for podcasts, gaming, video calls, voiceovers, and more • Custom Windows driver: works like a real hardware PC mic in any application (Zoom, Discord, OBS, Teams, games, and more) FEATURES • World-class noise suppression via DeepFilterNet • Custom Windows audio driver • Studio-quality audio — 48 kHz and 32-bit for unmatched clarity and detail • High-quality, low-latency Opus codec • Stereo recording on supported devices • Automatic PC discovery on your Wi-Fi network YOUR PHONE AS A MIC FOR EVERY APP Use your iPhone as a microphone for your PC in Zoom, Discord, Teams, Google Meet, OBS, and any game or recording software. One mic app covers video calls, streaming, podcasts, voice-overs, dictation, and speech-to-text. If it accepts a microphone input, you can stream your phone's mic to your PC. NOISE CANCELLATION BUILT IN Micstream turns your phone into a noise-cancelling microphone. It uses DeepFilterNet, a state-of-the-art AI noise filter that removes background noise like keyboard sounds, fans, and street noise in real time. Your voice stays clear. You can switch noise cancellation on or off from the desktop app. PRICING • Micstream is free — watch a short ad to stream for one hour • Micstream Pro supports the developer and removes ads and limits SUPPORTED DESKTOP SYSTEMS • Windows 10 • Windows 11 • Linux TECHNICAL DETAILS Micstream's desktop client features a tailored Windows audio driver designed for a seamless PC mic experience. 32-bit depth allows a wider dynamic range and more detail in your recordings. Audio is encoded with the Opus codec, whose low algorithmic delay (5–10 ms) makes it a perfect fit for streaming from phone to PC. Networking uses UDP on ports 37718–37720, with automatic client discovery and forward error correction against packet loss. PRIVACY POLICY https://micstream.io/privacy TERMS OF USE https://micstream.io/terms

Screenshots

PC Remote4 screens
Micstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Micstream at 100% against PC Remote's 33%. Micstream also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Micstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micstream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PC Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Micstream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Remote ships an update monthly, Micstream every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PC Remote versus Micstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC RemoteMicstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (301 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.StreamDev Technologies

Customer experience

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

Micstream

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom layout editor
  • Improved gamepad support
  • Ability to control volume and system functions
  • Bluetooth/USB connection option

Micstream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99
2 purchases

Micstream

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micstream free?
Micstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC Remote or Micstream?
Micstream is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Micstream averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PC Remote or Micstream have ads?
Both PC Remote and Micstream show ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Remote or Micstream?
PC Remote ships an update monthly, and Micstream every 4 days. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Micstream on October 4, 2026.

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