Best ways to use an iPhone as a microphone for a speaker (2026)
Built by Alok Singh (Best Latest Apps). Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic, one of the apps below, is ours: this comparison is written by its developer, Alok Singh. AppsOverflow's similarly named "Bluetooth mic: Mic to Speaker" is a different app from a different developer. Prices are from the US App Store on 10 Nov 2026 and can change.
Short answer: pair your speaker with the iPhone, then use a mic-to-speaker app to send the iPhone's microphone to it live. Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic (ours) and Microphone Live both work with Bluetooth, AirPlay and wired speakers. Apple's built-in Live Listen only sends the mic to AirPods, Beats and hearing devices, not to speakers.
Last updated: 2026-11-10
The options at a glance
| Option | Developer | Price (US App Store, 10 Nov 2026) | Ads label on listing | Rating | Requires | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic (ours) | Alok Singh | Free; Premium in-app purchase $29.99 | Contains ads | 4.5 (3,415 ratings) | iOS 16.6+ | Bluetooth, AirPlay or cable; effects; every session recorded |
| Microphone Live | VonBruno LLC | Free; Weekly $1.99, Annual $9.99, Lifetime $29.99; effects sold separately | No ad label | 4.4 (5,166) | iOS 17.6+ | Long-running, much-reviewed option |
| Bluetooth Microphone: ShareMic | Nicolas A. Rodriguez | Free; Weekly $6.99, Yearly $24.99 | No ad label | 4.1 (33) | iOS 18.0+ | Newer iPhones on recent iOS |
| iMic: Bluetooth Speaker Mic | App All Day Pty Ltd | Free; Weekly $7.99, Annual $24.99, Lifetime $9.99 | Contains ads | 4.6 (320) | iOS 16.0+ | Highly rated on a smaller sample |
| Megaphone - Voice Amplifier | Netviking AB | Free; Pro Upgrade $5.99 | No ad label | 4.1 (4,057) | iOS 9.0+ | A one-off upgrade instead of a subscription |
| Bluetooth mic: Mic to Speaker | AppsOverflow (App Store developer: Andrii Kulchytskyi) | Free; its site says no subscription and no ads (the US App Store listing shows in-app purchases: Weekly $4.99, Yearly $19.99) | No ad label | 13 ratings | iOS 15.1+ (per its site) | Simple one-tap use; also on Android |
| EZ Microphone | damien godefroy | Free; Pro yearly $14.99, lifetime $34.99 | No ad label | No US ratings yet | iOS 16.0+ | Alternative to try |
| LiveMic: Bluetooth Speaker Mic | AZTTY LLC | Free; Weekly $4.99, Yearly $24.99, Lifetime $49.99 | No ad label | 4.6 (36) | iOS 17.6+ | Bluetooth, AirPlay or wired speakers, with voice effects (per its site) |
| Micstream: Microphone for PC | StreamDev Technologies OÜ | Free; Monthly $2.99, Yearly $14.99, Lifetime $29.99 | Contains ads | 4.2 (15) | iOS 18.0+, plus its Windows client | Using the iPhone as a microphone for a Windows PC, not a speaker |
| Live Listen (built into iOS) | Apple | Free, no app | None | n/a | AirPods, Beats or Made for iPhone hearing device | Hearing assistance in headphones, not speakers |
"No ad label" means the App Store listing did not show "Contains Advertising" on 10 Nov 2026. It is not a guarantee that an app never shows ads.
1. Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic (ours)
Turns the iPhone or iPad into a live microphone for any speaker the phone can play to: Bluetooth, AirPlay or a cable. Tap once to go live; it keeps running in the background and with the screen locked. You can add echo or reverb and adjust bass, treble and volume while you talk, and every session is recorded automatically so you can play it back, trim and share it.
- Pros: one-tap start; works with the screen locked; Bluetooth, AirPlay and wired output; voice effects; automatic recordings; 4.5 stars from 3,415 US ratings.
- Cons: shows ads; some features need the Premium in-app purchase ($29.99 on the US App Store); iPhone and iPad only (on Android, see Virtual Mic below); like every app here it cannot remove Bluetooth delay.
- Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic on our site · App Store · How its real-time audio path is built
2. Microphone Live
One of the oldest and most-reviewed iPhone mic apps (4.4 stars, 5,166 US ratings).
- Pros: large review base; one-off Lifetime option ($29.99) as well as subscriptions.
- Cons: effects such as reverb, pitch shift and compression are separate purchases; requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- Microphone Live on the App Store
3. Bluetooth Microphone: ShareMic
- Pros: recently updated (October 2026).
- Cons: needs iOS 18 or later; weekly ($6.99) or yearly ($24.99) subscription; few ratings so far (33).
- ShareMic on the App Store
4. iMic: Bluetooth Speaker Mic
- Pros: 4.6 stars from 320 US ratings; a Lifetime option ($9.99).
- Cons: listing says it contains ads; weekly subscription is $7.99.
- iMic on the App Store
5. Megaphone - Voice Amplifier
- Pros: cheap one-off Pro upgrade ($5.99); runs on very old iOS versions.
- Cons: last updated July 2022, so check it still suits your iOS version.
- Megaphone - Voice Amplifier on the App Store
6. Bluetooth mic: Mic to Speaker (AppsOverflow)
A different app from ours despite the similar name. Its website says it is free, with no subscription and no ads, records nothing and also runs on Android.
- Pros: simple; free per its site; browser demos on its site.
- Cons: few ratings so far; fewer features (its site lists volume and eight voice presets).
- bluetoothmic.appsoverflow.com · App Store
7. LiveMic: Bluetooth Speaker Mic
Its website (mictospeaker.com) says LiveMic sends the iPhone microphone to Bluetooth, AirPlay and wired speakers and has 12 voice effects.
- Pros: 4.6 stars from 36 US ratings; no ad label on the listing; a Lifetime option ($49.99) as well as subscriptions.
- Cons: needs iOS 17.6 or later; the weekly subscription is $4.99; few ratings so far.
- LiveMic on the App Store
8. Micstream: Microphone for PC
A different job from the apps above: Micstream makes the iPhone a microphone for a Windows PC (for Zoom, Discord or OBS) through a small Windows client, instead of playing your voice through a speaker. Its site says it also has an Android app.
- Pros: built for calls, streaming and recording on a PC; its site says noise removal runs on the PC; a Lifetime option ($29.99).
- Cons: needs iOS 18 or later; the listing says it contains ads; needs software on the computer; not for a Bluetooth speaker.
- micstream.io · App Store
9. Live Listen (built into iOS)
Apple's Live Listen turns the iPhone into a remote microphone, but only for AirPods, Beats and Made for iPhone hearing devices.
- Pros: free, built in, no app.
- Cons: cannot send audio to a Bluetooth speaker, a car stereo or a PA.
- Apple: Use Live Listen with AirPods or Beats · Made for iPhone hearing devices
How to set it up (any app)
- Pair the speaker in Settings > Bluetooth (no app can pair a speaker for you), or pick an AirPlay speaker, or plug in a cable.
- Turn the speaker volume down.
- Open the app, allow microphone access and start the mic.
- Keep the phone away from the speaker and raise the volume slowly.
- Not sure the iPhone mic is working? Test your iPhone microphone online first, and check the speaker with the speaker test.
Bluetooth, AirPlay or cable?
| Connection | Delay | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Cable (AUX or the speaker's mic input) | Lowest | Karaoke, singing, anything timed to music |
| Bluetooth | Noticeable; set by the Bluetooth link, not the app | Talking, announcements, presentations |
| AirPlay | Depends on the speaker and network | Talking through AirPlay speakers at home |
On Android?
Our Virtual Mic app does the same job on Android. See the best ways to use an Android phone as a mic for a Bluetooth speaker.
FAQ
Can I use my iPhone as a microphone for a Bluetooth speaker?
Yes. Pair the speaker in Settings > Bluetooth, then open a mic-to-speaker app such as Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic or Microphone Live and start the mic. Your voice plays through whatever output the iPhone is using: a Bluetooth speaker, an AirPlay speaker or a wired speaker.
Can Live Listen send my iPhone microphone to a Bluetooth speaker?
No. Apple's Live Listen sends the iPhone microphone to AirPods, Beats and Made for iPhone hearing devices only. For a Bluetooth speaker, a car stereo or a PA you need a mic-to-speaker app.
Why does my voice come out of the speaker late?
Bluetooth adds delay of its own, and no app can remove it. A cable to the speaker's AUX or mic input gives the lowest delay. Speaking and announcing are fine over Bluetooth; singing along to a backing track is harder.
How do I stop the speaker from squealing (feedback)?
Start with the volume low, keep the iPhone away from the speaker and never point the phone's microphone at it. Raise the volume slowly. If you only need to hear yourself, use headphones instead of a speaker.
Can I use an iPhone as a karaoke microphone?
Yes, for casual karaoke at home. Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic has echo and reverb built in; Microphone Live sells reverb as an add-on. Expect some Bluetooth delay; a cable to the speaker keeps your voice in time with the music.
Is there a free app to use my iPhone as a megaphone or voice amplifier?
Most of these apps are free to download and sell upgrades in the app. Mic to Speaker - Virtual Mic is free with ads and an optional Premium purchase; Megaphone - Voice Amplifier is free with a Pro upgrade.
Sources checked 10 Nov 2026: App Store listings linked above (prices, ratings, ads label, minimum iOS); Apple Support articles 102479 and 111777 (Live Listen); bluetoothmic.appsoverflow.com (AppsOverflow's own claims); mictospeaker.com (LiveMic) and micstream.io (Micstream), for their own feature claims.