Comparison

Mic Room LE vs SMART MIC

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

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About

Mic Room LE

This app offers a virtual collection of iconic microphone models for your iPhone or iPad. Easily transform your device's microphone into a diverse range of classic and contemporary mic sounds for professional audio recording anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Virtual microphone modeling
  • Collection of iconic mic models
  • Expandable mic library via in-app purchase
  • Works with hardware mics or built-in mic
  • Adjustable input level and level meter
  • Inter-App Audio and Audiobus compatible
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Mic Room is an extremely powerful and easy-to-use microphone modeling app for your iPhone or iPad. It gives you a comprehensive virtual collection of some of the most iconic microphone models of all time. Now you can have a diverse and versatile range of mic sounds that you can bring with you for use anytime and anywhere. The LE version of Mic Room comes with 1 microphone to get you started. You can expand your collection by upgrading to the full version or by selecting individual models a-la-carte. Mic Room gives you up to 20 microphones to choose from, that cover the entire spectrum of sounds from classic to contemporary: You get a spread of dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones that have all been modeled on the essential tools used by A-list production studios everyday. And you can add on to this initial collection with even more microphones via in-app purchase. Using Mic Room couldn't be easier. It works seamlessly with your favorite high-quality hardware microphones (like IK's new iRig Mic Studio or iRig Mic HD 2 ) or the built-in mic on your iPhone or iPad. Just plug in, open the app, select which model you want your mic to sound like and there you have it β€” you're ready to go. And, to make sure you always get the best sound possible, each virtual microphone includes an input gain knob and an easy-to-read circular level meter. Just touch and drag until you get the sound you want. You'll be amazed by the sound quality of these microphones. It's just like having the real thing in front of you. This should come as no surprise as each has been crafted by the same team of engineers behind IK's acclaimed AmpliTube and VocaLive families of apps and software. Mic Room is Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible, so it can be effortlessly used with other hosts and applications for many creative possibilities. Features: β€’ Powerful yet easy to use microphone modeling app β€’ Comes with 1 mic model β€’ Register any IK Multimedia microphone to unlock 2 more mic models free β€’ Expandable with more mic models via in-app purchase β€’ Input sources matched to IK Multimedia’s range microphones for superior accuracy and realism β€’ Also works with your iPhone or iPad's built-in mic β€’ Adjustable input level β€’ Level meter β€’ Master bypass switch β€’ Inter-App Audio and Audiobus compatibility β€’ FULL version also available For more information: www.ikmultimedia.com/microom Accessories information: www.ikmultimedia.com/irig

About

SMART MIC

Features
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Screenshots

Mic Room LE4 screens
SMART MIC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART MIC at none against Mic Room LE's 12. SMART MIC also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Mic Room LE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mic Room LE sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. SMART MIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic Room LE ships an update fortnightly, SMART MIC every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Mic Room LE versus SMART MIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic Room LESMART MIC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews34.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size181 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLC小撅 苏

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Mic Room LE

One-time12
  • Mic Vintage Dynamic 20$1.99
  • Mic Condenser 67$1.99
  • Mic Condenser 170$1.99
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  • Mic Condenser 414$1.99
  • Mic Telephone$1.99
  • Mic Old Vintage$1.99
  • Mic Dynamic 20$1.99
  • Mic Dynamic 57$1.99
  • Mic Velo-8$1.99
  • Mic Dynamic 441$1.99
  • Microphones Bundle$14.99
  • Upgrade to Full$14.99
None

SMART MIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mic Room LE free?
Mic Room LE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMART MIC free?
SMART MIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mic Room LE or SMART MIC have ads?
Neither Mic Room LE nor SMART MIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mic Room LE or SMART MIC?
Mic Room LE ships an update fortnightly, and SMART MIC every 5 months. Most recently, Mic Room LE was updated on October 26, 2026 and SMART MIC on October 26, 2026.

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