VocaLive

Name: VocaLive
Rating: 2.4 (37 reviews)
Author: IK Multimedia US, LLC

by IK Multimedia US, LLC

iPhone

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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At a glance: $24.99
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Music
Photo & Video

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Price: $24.99
External Control — $5.99
Looper — $14.99
Mic Pack — $14.99
Recorder — $19.99
Recorder + Studio — $24.99
Studio — $19.99

Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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2.4 37 ratings · App Store

2/5Limited to one critical effect
This would be a good companion with AmpliTube as it would allow me to build a minimum rig when required. I would love using this with AmpliTube on my iPad, as I could use a small battery powered interface with an amp, which should give me all the guitar and voice effects I need. Unfortunately you can only use one of the following effects at a time; double, choir, pitch effects, and morph. I’m not sure why this is the case as I would think modern iPads would have more than enough computing power to run each simultaneously in my voice effects chain…Fix this, and this product would be the best standalone voice effects app around…

WFT1981 · 6 Aug 2026
2/5Not working with Bluetooth or aux jack
I really love this app, but the fact that it's not working at all with my Bluetooth headset really hurts the rating. It also does not play well through the aux. It also gets glitchy when arming and disarming tracks, causing it to blast out extremely loud. Also, it's not working smoothly with GarageBand. I love the features inside this app and if these issues were resolved, there wouldn't be a rating high enough for it. iPhone 6s Plus 128 and IRig duo. I see great possibilities with this app. If these problems are fixed, I will be the best advertisement I can be for you guys. If there's anything that I can do to help, please let me know, because I want it to work right as bad as anyone.

Moondawg73 · 6 Aug 2026
2/5If it ain't broke, don't fix it
You guys had an amazing app that got damaged by updates and other stupid things you wanted to do. Then people who purchased the app couldn't use half of the plug ins from the update. Then everything was switched around as if we get an instructional manual with this app WHEN WE DONT. I've seen this app go from five stars to a three in no time. You've ruined a lot for people. It was fun and easy. Now your trying to go pro. Stop!!!

Chris Collazo · 6 Aug 2026
1/5Please Update
Please update your app, VocaLive. I used to use this app all the time but it now experiences issues with other apps that have been more frequently updated, namely AudioMaster. This app isn't free and it would be awesome if you guys could make it user-friendly and modern again. Thank you. If you make changes I'll be glad to give a better review. This used to be a great app but it's become rather obsolete. I'm downgrading my stars because this app is useless. It's not working with other apps because it hasn't been upgraded in forever ans the developers obviously didn't care to take our money and continue to give us what we paid for. What a waste.

Ezzziilouis20175 · 6 Aug 2026
1/5Recently updated just to add ads
So, before you even get started, the creative flow is broken while you wait. It crackles during recording on iPhone X (still doesn’t support iPhone X size screen) and filters are not as excellent as they used to be. Was excited to see an update I hoped would fix the problems, but, no. They just added several seconds of unskippable ads for their hardware when you start the app. This app is likely done, don’t waste money on the in-app purchases. It still works “ok” on older devices, so I’ll just use it there. The Spire recorder is a good replacement. It doesn’t have all the filters BUT it actually works :)

A. Toonguy · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

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1.0
1.0.1
What's new in version 1.0.1 - Supports audio file import from other apps through the "Open In" function - The "Built-in MIC" button in the SETUP section has been disabled on devices that don't have a built-in mic - General reliability improvements *** NOTE: From this version onwards, VocaLive no longer supports iOS 3. iOS 3.x users should not delete VocaLive version 1.0 from their device or from their iTunes if they wish to continue using this app.
1.5
- Digital Audio Support (use any standard 30-pin/Lightning audio interface) - Core MIDI Integration for Program Change and Continuous Controllers (available via in-app purchase) - Audio Copy/Paste - Retina Displays Update - Restore In-App Purchases Function - New Export via SoundCloud and FTP - Re-Designed Recorder and Mixer
1.6
iPHONE 5 VERSION AND AUDIOBUS SUPPORT! USE VOCALIVE WITH OTHER AUDIO APPS IN REAL TIME WITH A LARGER DISPLAY - Audiobus Support* - Added selectable input channel for multitrack audio devices * requires iPhone 4,iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2 or later
1.6.1
- iOS 7 support
2.0
NEW STUDIO SECTION TURNS VOCALIVE INTO A FULL-FLEDGED DAW • Studio section* (available via in-app purchase) offers DAW-style features: waveform visualization and editing, touch-and-drag looping, normalization, punch-in/punch-out recording, per-channel FX on/off button and full access to all mixing and recording controls • AutoFreeze (allows each track to have its own full effects chain) * requires iPhone 4, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2 or later
2.0.1
• Fixes an issue related to the Recorder in-app purchase • Fixes an application freeze that could occur while accessing the Studio • General reliability improvements
2.0.2
- Fixes an issues with the tempo not saved in the projects - Addresses minor issues related to Audiobus compatibility - Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash saving recording with emoticons - Improved tooltips - Use iCloud to transfer in-app purchases between the 4 main VocaLive versions - Now compatible with Audiobus on iOS8
2.0.3
iOS 9 compatibility fixes
3.0.0
- Mic Room microphone modeling – Now “re-mike” your input microphone to sound like one of 20 highly coveted professional studio microphones - Simultaneous Multi-track recording – record up to 8 audio tracks simultaneously - 4-Track Looper – Get creative with looping with the new integrated 4-track looper - 4 available effects processor slots in gear chain
3.0.1
- Added in-app purchases sharing from Mic Room to VocaLive - Fixed compatibility with certain USB audio / MIDI peripherals - General reliability improvements
3.0.2
- NEW Live Mode offers an optimized interface for live performance, keeping essential parameters easily visible - iRig Stomp I/O integration for effortless setup with IK’s new interface/controller. Control presets, effects and functions with the feel of a traditional pedalboard - Expanded 2-track recorder now included free - General reliability improvements
3.0.3
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. -General reliability & security improvements
3.1.0
What's New in v3.1.0 - iOS 15 compatible: Fixed a crash on launch on iOS 15 - Updated to latest Audiobus SDK version - Updated GUI to support iPhone X and later, iPad Pro and later
3.1.1
What's New in v3.1.1 - Fixed audio glitches introduced with the latest iOS versions - General reliability improvements
3.1.2
What's New in v3.1.2: -Fixed a connection issue with iRig BlueBoard -Improved stability when loading recorder projects -Fixed tooltip positioning on iPhone
3.1.3 · 9 Oct 2025
- Improved support for older iOS versions - Resolved an issue where importing audio files in the Studio section could lead to wrong playback - General reliability improvements

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