# Mic Test - Instant audio check

> Easily check your microphone's audio with a volume meter and recording function.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alpaca.mic\_test](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alpaca.mic_test)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.alpaca.mic_test`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alpaca Works
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 492,066
- **Rating:** 3.69 / 5 (1,628 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-11
- **First published:** 2023-04-10
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpaca.mic_test)
- **Website:** [https://alpaca-works.com/](https://alpaca-works.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://alpaca-works.com/privacypolicy/mic-test.html](https://alpaca-works.com/privacypolicy/mic-test.html)

## Description

**Mic Test - Instant Audio Check** is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you effortlessly test your microphone’s audio quality. Featuring a simple and intuitive interface, it instantly checks sound levels with a real-time volume meter and supports Bluetooth, external, and built-in microphones. Users can easily record audio with one-touch recording and playback functionality, and maintain a recording history to compare different recordings or microphone qualities.

The extension combines practicality with a cool, sophisticated design that enhances your user experience. Ideal for quick mic tests before meetings, podcasts, or recordings, it facilitates seamless audio checks with efficient and stylish features, making microphone management effortless for everyone.

## Rankings

- #100,661 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.alpaca.mic_test.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's simple, effective interface that accurately detects and tests microphones including Bluetooth and USB mics, with minimal ads and useful recording labeling features. However, recurring criticisms include intrusive ads, absence of advanced functionalities like manual mic selection and live testing without recording, volume meter confusion, and permission management issues. Overall, the app fulfills its core purpose well but could be improved with additional features and better user experience regarding ads and controls.

### Pros

- Easy to use interface with straightforward functionality
- Effectively detects and displays the active microphone input
- Helps in testing phone microphones including external and Bluetooth mics
- Minimal and non-intrusive ads
- Recording feature that names recordings according to the audio source

### Cons

- Ads can be somewhat intrusive or excessive in some cases
- Lack of advanced features such as manual mic selection or sound effect adjustments
- No option for live mic testing without recording
- Some confusion or limitations in volume meter labeling and usage
- App may require manual permission granting for microphone access

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alpaca.mic_test)