# Mavis Camera vs Microphone Wireless

The clearest difference is rating: Mavis Camera at 4.4 against Microphone Wireless's 3.0. Mavis Camera also leads on ratings volume (742 vs 4) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Microphone Wireless's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Microphone Wireless sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 742 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of Microphone Wireless's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | Microphone Wireless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-wireless-spare-mic/id6443896041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Synergie Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600645608) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### Microphone Wireless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-wireless-spare-mic/id6443896041)

Transform your iOS device into a professional wireless microphone for video recording. Achieve high-quality audio without file transfers or syncing issues, saving you editing time. Ideal for content creators needing clear sound from a distance.

**Highlights:** Use iOS device as wireless microphone, Real-time audio streaming, Automatic audio-video sync, Teleprompter feature, Live audio monitoring, Customizable video presets, Export separate audio/video tracks

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access - Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access - Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Influencer Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journalists Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Studio Package | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is Microphone Wireless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or Microphone Wireless?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Microphone Wireless averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or Microphone Wireless have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor Microphone Wireless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or Microphone Wireless?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Microphone Wireless fortnightly. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microphone Wireless on June 1, 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.*