# SWIFTSCALES Vocal Trainer — user reviews > 93 indexed App Store user reviews of SWIFTSCALES Vocal Trainer by VELDEN LLC, rated 4.18/5 from 109 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftscales-vocal-trainer/id1079277628/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftscales-vocal-trainer/id1079277628.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 74 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of SWIFTSCALES Vocal Trainer? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 💡 Highly customizable scales and routines - 🎯 Effective vocal training tool - 💰 Affordable pricing ($3.99 one-time purchase) - 📱 Portable practice solution - 🎹 Built-in piano sound and exercises - 👍 User-friendly interface for most users - 🔧 Ability to create personalized warmups - 🎓 Comprehensive vocal exercises for all levels - ⭐ No subscription model required **Cons** - 🐛 Persistent audio/sound issues across devices - 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements - 🔇 Confusing mute/silent mode behavior - 😕 Non-intuitive user interface design - 📱 Crashes on older devices and iOS versions - 🚫 App crashes on launch (version 3.0.0) - 📵 Landscape/iPad orientation not supported - 🔌 Bluetooth audio delay issues - ⚠️ Glitches after recent updates - 🎨 Cluttered and messy design layout **Commonly reported bugs** - No sound output on multiple device models (iPhone 6, SE2, iPhone X) - App crashes immediately on launch before splash screen - Silent mode toggle doesn't work as expected - Audio only works when alert volume is enabled (non-standard behavior) - App crashes when phone screen locks during exercise - Glitching and inability to share scales in pro version - Pro version shows no visible difference from free version - Bluetooth audio delay on first two notes - Black screen crash on app open - Sound stops working after recent updates **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support for iPad - Adjustable BPM speed during exercises - Hold/repeat button for same scale - Extended range for custom scales (beyond octave and a half) - Sustain feature on piano sound - Screen lock capability during practice - Scale sharing functionality for pro users - More tenor/higher key presets - Lower BPM options (below 100) - In-app sound/volume controls - Better UI/UX organization - Pitch detector feature ## Newest reviews (10 of 93) ### 4/5 — SwiftScales *2025-06-18, version 2.3.0* It’s a good app other than the adds and I love the breathing exercises and that u can costumize the scales great for beiginers 🎼🤪😎 Jesus loves u also google up John 3:16 ### 2/5 — Not intuitive *2023-08-10, version 2.3.0* It is very unclear how you are supposed to use the app. I’m not going to watch a “how to use the app” video like they prompt. It’s 2023, make your app Intuitive. ### 2/5 — No flip screen :( *2023-07-05* The app itself is ok, but the interface is hopeless, I use a Magic Keyboard with my ipad but because there is no flip screen, I’m forced to detach my ipad from the keyboard and flip it vertically, that’s very uncomfortable and frustrating, id like to use this app and might even consider buying it, but not like this…. ### 3/5 — No sound *2022-11-11, version 2.1.6* This app looks great but there is no sound coming from the phone speakers. It’s definitely not my phone but the app. I tried putting the ringer down and still did not work ### 4/5 — No sound … until unmuted ringer/alert volume *2022-02-09, version 2.1.6* Couldn’t get app to play though phone speakers. Saw developer comment to other reviews regarding this issue. Tried it and that worked. No other music app I have works like this, but I guess there’s a reason. Before using the app further, wanted to update my previous review. ### 3/5 — Audio issues *2021-09-17, version 2.1.6* Can’t get audio to work for the app, all other apps are giving audio properly… (I’m using an iPhone) ### 1/5 — Purchased the Pro Version *2021-06-02, version 2.1.6* No sound on any of the exercises. Please fix this bug. Thanks! ### 5/5 — It’s awesome *2020-08-31, version 2.1.6* Like the other guy said, it’s hard to create scales with an octave and a half, but other then that it’s awesome! ### 5/5 — Tirar do silecioso *2020-03-14* No meu celular o som funcionou quando tirei o celular do modo silencioso ### 5/5 — Je recommande chaudement *2020-03-08* Facile à utiliser et efficace ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Junk *2026-01-20, version 3.0.0* Buried in ads, trapped in “you’re on MUTE!” I’m not on mute, y’all. Never worked once. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Was great when it worked *2025-09-11, version 3.0.0* Loved this app until it recently stopped working entirely ### 1/5 — No sound. *2025-02-12, version 2.3.0* I downloaded this with the intention of paying for the full version but there is zero sound. I’ve gone through all of the demos, ensured that my phone isn’t accidentally connected to a Bluetooth devise, but it won’t play any sounds. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2024-08-28, version 2.3.0* Clunky design, plagued with seedy ads, muted/no sound. ### 1/5 — Glitches! *2024-06-12, version 2.3.0* Terrible. I’ve used this app for years and was very pleased with it but these last couple of weeks it’s glitching and I cannot see myself using this anymore. Not sure why u became a pro user if I can’t share scales anymore ### 1/5 — No sound *2024-04-21, version 2.3.0* No sound ### 1/5 — REALLY BAD NO SOUND COMING! *2024-03-15* Doesn’t work at all on my iPhone. I wanna love this app but ur making me hate it. ### 1/5 — No Pitch detector, too many ads *2024-02-22* Not even 15 seconds into the app, and you got a 30 seconds ad! Try to make a ### 1/5 — Glitches! *2023-11-11* Terrible. I’ve used this app for years and was very pleased with it but these last couple of weeks it’s glitching and I cannot see myself using this anymore. Not sure why u became a pro user if I can’t share scales anymore **Developer response:** Hi Belinkaya, Hopefully you can forgive us considering you've had so many good years with SwiftScales 😊. There was a major server problem that affected the sharing center, but it is fixed now! ### 1/5 — No sound *2021-06-12, version 2.1.6* On my se2 no sound :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — You may need new phone *2025-09-23, version 3.0.0* I had it for years and loved the app. Updated a few months ago and it stopped working. Was very sad. Turns out I just needed a new phone, it was too old. ### 5/5 — App Won’t Open *2025-09-20, version 3.0.0* Having issues where this beautiful app won’t open. Any possible solutions it just opens black page then crashes? ### 5/5 — Excellent Training Program *2025-06-27, version 3.0.0* I have been using Swift Scales diligently since 2019 and have found it to be very beneficial and highly convenient to train anywhere. Unfortunately, since the automatic update to version 3.0.0, it is no longer opening on my phone. Each time I attempt to open the app, it immediately crashes. This happens before the splash screen even appears. MY SPECS: iPhone X iOS 16 Swift Scales v3.0.0 Thanks to the team for creating this valuable tool. Hopefully the issue I am experiencing can be troubleshooted effectively and resolved swiftly. ### 5/5 — I found the free version unusable, but love the paid *2025-03-03, version 2.3.0* At four dollars for add free use, don’t waste your time trying to deal with the add one like I did. After just a day I felt like I got my money’s worth. Unlike another scales app I used, this one goes about as low as most guys can go and way out of my range on the top. With a few months use my range has expanded by almost a whole octave. There are a lot of features I’d like to add, like making it landscape usable, having sustain on the piano sound, adjusting speed as the scales are running, have a hold button to do the same scale over and over, but this wish list doesn’t take away from what value this app has. I use it at least once a day. Probably the best four bucks I’ve ever spent. ### 5/5 — Most Useful Singing App *2024-10-18, version 2.3.0* This app should be in every would-be singer (and experienced singer’s) toolbox. The free version has it all, but for four bucks you can get rid of the ads and you’ve got your daily practice routine available to you everywhere your phone goes. Excellent. Now if I just had a better voice… ### 5/5 — No app that I know of like it *2023-11-01, version 2.3.0* I’ve been using this app for five years and is largely responsible for my progression with singing as I’m driving to and from work. There’s no other app that allows me so far that I’ve seen 2 practice. Scales with unique emphasis on agility or pitch or whatever parameter I’m needing to work on, it’s also amazing that I can pay 399 and make all the ads go away forever with no subscription. ### 5/5 — For the no sound issue *2023-03-16, version 2.3.0* Make sure your phone has the silent mode off ### 5/5 — It works for me!! *2021-06-29, version 2.1.6* I have found this app to be simple to navigate and straight to the point. Compared to other pricy apps, this one gets you to practice effectively for near no financial involvement. How do they do that is beyond me. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2021-01-30, version 2.1.6* You know some singing apps cost money to buy, just like singing course online, with this app, it offers you a wide range of excercises. It can listen to your singing voice. It doesn’t matter if your a bad singer, this will help you! Start from scratch, and build you’re way up! Don’t forget to squeeze in 30min- 1hour of singing a day! You can even Improve in 1 year! ### 5/5 — Honestly, EXACTLY what I needed. *2020-10-31, version 2.1.6* Simple to use. I love that you can create your own warmups. Wish that the BPM can be lower than 100. But other than that, it’s so worth it. It looks a a little messy, but it serves its purpose. I don’t play piano, so this app is a great way to keep my vocalsss in check. Lip trills, simple scales, you name it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*