Best External Microphone Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the external microphone category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top External Microphone Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Microphone LiveMicrophone LiveFree4.4★ (5.1K)YesYesSep 2026
2Mic SpeakerMic SpeakerFree4.2★ (94)YesNoSep 2026
3MOTIV AudioMOTIV AudioFree4.6★ (3.7K)NoNoSep 2026
4MicSwap: Microphone RecordingMicSwap: Microphone RecordingFree4.5★ (6.8K)NoYesSep 2026
5Audio Recorder: Play & CleanerAudio Recorder: Play & CleanerFree4.6★ (1.5K)YesYesSep 2026
6My Microphone: Voice AmplifierMy Microphone: Voice AmplifierFree4.2★ (1.7K)YesYesSep 2026
7Handy Recorder PROHandy Recorder PRO$1.992.3★ (13)NoNoSep 2026
8Dolby On: Record Audio & VideoDolby On: Record Audio & VideoFree4.8★ (7.3K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for External Microphone

Microphone Live#1

Microphone Live by VonBruno LLC

Listen Broadcast Transcribe
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.4😐(5.1K 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
  • 🤖 Good for voice amplification

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Cuts off after short time
  • 🔊 Causes echo/feedback issues
  • 🔇 Doesn't work with Bluetooth mics
  • 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔌 Delay when connected to speakers
Mic Speaker#2

Mic Speaker by EONSOFT

Microphone speaker
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.2(94 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

MOTIV Audio#3

MOTIV Audio by Shure

High-definition recording
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6😐(3.7K 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
  • 👍 Versatile microphone settings
  • 🚀 Convenient for mobile recording
  • 👍 Excellent audio quality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable recording
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Mic not recognized by app
  • 🐛 App not detecting external mics

More External Microphone apps to explore

FAQ about External Microphone

What are the best external microphone apps for iPhone?
Microphone Live tops our external microphone apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 5.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top external microphone apps we rank are free to download, including Microphone Live and Mic Speaker.
Microphone Live shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ external microphone apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Microphone Live turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful live microphone. It allows you to capture audio with low latency and stream it wirelessly to Bluetooth speakers or headphones. The app also offers advanced audio controls for sound enhancement and creative effects.
Key features include live microphone access with low latency, wireless audio output to Bluetooth devices, professional audio controls like pitch shifting, reverb, and parametric EQ, a decibel meter for monitoring audio levels, microphone polar pattern selection, and a live broadcast tool for PA system functionality.