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Best External Microphone Apps

228+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the external microphone category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 228+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for External Microphone

Microphone Live#1

Microphone Live by VonBruno LLC

Listen & Broadcast Wirelessly
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.4😐(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iOS device into a versatile live microphone. Stream audio wirelessly to speakers or headphones, enhance sound with professional controls like EQ and pitch shifting, and monitor levels with a decibel meter. Ideal for announcements, hearing assistance, or creative audio effects.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Works with Bluetooth speakers
  • 👍 Simple interface
  • 🎨 Can utilize all mics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Cuts off after short time
  • 🔊 Causes echo/feedback issues
  • 🔇 Doesn't work with Bluetooth mics
MOTIV Audio#2

MOTIV Audio by Shure Incorporated

High-definition recording
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😐(3.3K ratings)
Free
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Record and edit high-quality audio using your device's microphone or a connected MOTIV microphone. Features include uncompressed WAV recording, editing tools like trim and split, and advanced audio controls when using compatible hardware.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Clear recordings
  • 👍 Intuitive UI
  • 🔒 Secure recordings
  • 🚀 Straightforward to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
MicSwap: Microphone Recording#3

MicSwap: Microphone Recording by Future Moments

Audio Recorder, Sound Studio
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.5😐(6.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality

More External Microphone apps to explore

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Dolby On: Record Audio & Video
Dolby On: Record Audio & Video
Dolby On: Record Audio & Video
Record & Edit: Music and Voice
Free

Record and edit high-quality audio and video with automatic studio effects. Enhance voice, music, and more with noise reduction, EQ, and spatial audio. Share your creations directly to social media or export lossless files.

Automatic studio effectsNoise reductionSpatial audio and EQ
🎵 Music
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Microphone Live-Voice Recorder
Microphone Live-Voice Recorder
Microphone Live-Voice Recorder
Auto vocal tune, podcast mic
Free

Transform your device into a mobile recording studio. Capture, edit, and enhance any sound with a wide array of microphones, multi-track recording, and professional audio effects. Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators.

Multi-track recordingReal-time pitch changerVolume booster & amplifier
🎵 Music
(6.8K)
freemium
6
My Microphone: Voice Amplifier
My Microphone: Voice Amplifier
My Microphone: Voice Amplifier
Bluetooth mic for live karaoke
Free

Transform your device into a live microphone or a portable karaoke machine. Easily connect to sound systems or Bluetooth for amplified voice, presentations, or singing along to synced lyrics with various audio effects.

Live microphone functionalityKaraoke mode with synced lyricsAudio output options (AirPlay, headphones)
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Handy Recorder PRO
Handy Recorder PRO
Handy Recorder PRO
by ZOOM CORPORATION
$1.99

Record high-quality audio with advanced editing tools and effects. Easily share your creations to cloud services or merge audio with video. Optimized for specific microphones, it offers a professional recording experience on your iOS device.

High-quality stereo recording (PCM/AAC)EQ, reverb, and mastering effectsFile editing (normalize, divide)
🎵 Music
(13)
paid
8
Voice recorder - Voz
Voice recorder - Voz
Voice recorder - Voz
Voice recorder
Free

Easily record high-quality audio, including voice, music, lectures, and meetings. Save recordings to your device's internal storage for playback anytime. Share your audio files through various social networking channels.

HD Audio recorderHigh quality voice recordingRecord songs, lectures, speeches
🔧 Utilities
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Bluetooth Microphone Live
Bluetooth Microphone Live
Bluetooth Microphone Live
Mic to speaker - Virtual Mic
Free

This app transforms your smartphone into a wireless microphone, allowing you to stream audio to any Bluetooth speaker or sound system. Enjoy features like karaoke mode and advanced audio processing for clear, enhanced sound.

Wireless audio streamingConnect to Bluetooth speakersKaraoke mode
🔧 Utilities
(245)
free
10
MicSwap MultiTrack: Mic Studio
MicSwap MultiTrack: Mic Studio
MicSwap MultiTrack: Mic Studio
Microphone Sound Recording DAW
Free

Record and import audio onto separate tracks, then apply different microphone emulations, panning, and reverb to each. Mix down your multitrack projects and share them directly from your device.

Multitrack recordingMicrophone emulationPer-track effects (reverb, pan)
🎵 Music
(1K)
freemium
11
Halo Collar
Halo Collar
Halo Collar
A better world for your dog
Free

This smart collar system creates virtual fences using GPS and beacons to keep your dog safely contained. It offers real-time activity tracking, training guidance from Cesar Millan, and customizable feedback to ensure your dog's safety and well-being.

Virtual fence creation via appGPS and GNSS satellite locationCesar Millan expert training methods
🌟 Lifestyle
(8.6K)
paid
12
Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic
Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic
Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic
record, transcribe, voice memo
Free

Transform your device into a live microphone that connects to any speaker for loud and clear audio. Easily record, transcribe, and enhance your voice with real-time effects. Perfect for streaming, calls, podcasts, and more.

Live microphone functionalityReal-time voice effects (echo, reverb)Automatic recording and playback
🎵 Music
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Megaphone - Voice Amplifier
Megaphone - Voice Amplifier
Megaphone - Voice Amplifier
Wireless & Line Out
Free

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful megaphone. Connect to speakers via Bluetooth or line-out and speak through your device's microphone for public address or parties. Easy to use with a simple interface and large buttons.

Transforms device into a megaphoneWireless and line-out speaker supportBluetooth speaker pairing
🔧 Utilities
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Mic Speaker
Mic Speaker
Mic Speaker
Microphone speaker
Free

Amplify your device's microphone output through various speakers or headphones. Use it for practicing songs, as a megaphone, or even as a hearing aid. Connect to Bluetooth devices for flexible audio output.

Microphone audio outputSpeaker output switchingBluetooth device support
🎵 Music
(29)
ad-supported
15
GoodMicPlus
GoodMicPlus
GoodMicPlus
by Minh Le
Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a live microphone. Connect to external speakers via lightning or Bluetooth to amplify your voice. Perfect for karaoke, it mixes your vocals with music from other apps or browsers, offering adjustable volume, echo, and delay.

Use iPhone/iPad as a live microphoneConnect to external speakers (lightning/Bluetooth)Karaoke music integration
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
16
Microphone - Megi
Microphone - Megi
Microphone - Megi
Live Voice to Speaker
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful voice amplifier and PA system. Speak into your device and project your voice instantly through connected speakers, ideal for presentations, events, or classrooms. No extra equipment needed, just your phone and a speaker.

Voice amplificationLive microphonePA system
🔧 Utilities
(91)
free with in-app purchases
17
Solventum Mobile Microphone
Solventum Mobile Microphone
Solventum Mobile Microphone
by Solventum US LLC
Free

Transform your mobile device into a wireless microphone for dictation with desktop speech recognition software. Stream audio securely for hands-free documentation without physical connections.

Wireless dictationSecure audio streamingOne-time pairing
🏥 Medical
(0)
free
18
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Transcribe Voice Notes
Free

Record and transcribe voice notes with advanced editing and management features. Offers multiple recording modes, including voice-activated and preset time, along with robust audio manipulation tools. Secure your recordings with a passcode and easily share or upload them to cloud services.

Real-time transcriptionMultiple recording modesAdvanced audio editing
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Pro Microphone: Voice Record
Pro Microphone: Voice Record
Pro Microphone: Voice Record
Acapella and karaoke recording
Free

Transform your device into a professional studio microphone for singing, recording, and practice. Explore various mic types with unique sound effects and enhance your audio with built-in tools like an equalizer and metronome. Perfect for aspiring singers, rehearsals, and karaoke.

Multiple microphone types with unique sound effectsVoice recording and loopingCustomizable equalizer
🎵 Music
(8.4K)
free with in-app purchases
20
nVoq Wireless Microphone
nVoq Wireless Microphone
nVoq Wireless Microphone
nVoq
Free

Transform your iOS device into a wireless microphone for seamless speech recognition. Experience accurate and convenient dictation anywhere, at no additional cost. This tool enhances your ability to capture spoken words for various applications.

Wireless microphone functionalityAccurate speech recognitionNoise-canceling capabilities
💼 Business
(13)
free