# Vocacolle — Music app for Vocaloid lovers

> Music player with background playback, medley playlists, and cover song mixing. (iPhone/iPad app by DWANGO Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocacolle/id421753493 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 232 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocacolle/id421753493/reviews.md

## What is Vocacolle?

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■Vocacolle Features
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Background playback support.
- You can playback audio while using other apps or the web

Sabi Medley"(*1)
- You can playback rankings and playlists of your choice in a medley of choruses, just like a music introduction program.

No need to register as a member to listen to music.
- If you have a NicoNico account, you can sync with your NicoNico MyList, and your MyLists that you follow will also be reflected.

Fast and Smooth Audio Playback
- Use the crossfade to switch between works and play them back smoothly and at high speed.

Cover Mix" (*2)
- You can play back multiple cover versions of a single song by connecting them together as if they were a single work of art.

Recommended autoplay" (*3)
- After a work is played, recommended works related to the work are played in succession, allowing you to enjoy related works as if they were an auto-playlist.

Continuous playback from Kiite
- Clicking the "Continuous playback from Vocacolle" button on the playlist screen in the mobile version of the music discovery service Kiite (https://kiite.jp/) allows background playback in Vocacolle.

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*1: About Sabi Medley
- This service is made possible by receiving information on the chorus from Songle (https://songle.jp/), an active music appreciation service developed and made available by the Media Interaction Research Group of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).
- The position of the chorus played by Vocacolle is automatically analyzed by Songle's music understanding technology. If it is incorrect, it can be edited/corrected from Songle.
- Video contributors can fix the correct chorus position in Songle (you need to login to Songle with your Nico Nico account)
- The idea of "playback chorus one after another" is inspired by Songrium's "Super History Player (http://doc.songrium.jp/chorekishi/)" and "Smart Player (https://smart.songrium.jp/)" functions.
 
2: About CoverMIX
- This is made possible by AIST's derivative work recommendation technology based on information on derivative works provided by Songrium (https://songrium.jp/), a music listening support service developed and released by AIST.
- The idea of "playback so that it sounds like a single song" was inspired by Songrium's "relay playback" function.

3: Automatic playback recommendations
- AIST's music recommendation technology analyzes the acoustic signals of music content and plays content suitable for continuous playback, taking into account the similarity of musical tones and other factors.


◯ About Premium Membership
Niconico is free to use; however, becoming a Premium Member offers a more convenient and enjoyable experience.

- Price and Duration
Monthly: 990 yen (tax included) / 1 month (starting from the date of application) / Auto-renewal
Yearly: 9,900 yen (tax included) / 1 year (starting from the date of application) / Auto-renewal

Note: The prices listed above are scheduled system times; actual update timing may vary depending on Apple’s policies. Please confirm the final price displayed at the time of purchase.
Payment will be charged to your Apple Account.

- About Auto-Renewal Your Premium Membership will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your membership status and cancel (disable auto-renewal) through the App Store settings.

Please note: You cannot cancel your membership directly from within "Vocacolle" app.

- Cancellations for the Current Month We do not accept cancellations for the current month of Premium Membership.

Important Notes
- Niconico Terms of Use (Terms of Use and Privacy Policy) 
https://account.nicovideo.jp/rules/account

- Niconico Premium Terms of Use
https://premium.nicovideo.jp/payment/rules/iphone

## Key features

- Background playback
- Sabi Medley playlists
- Crossfade for smooth transitions
- Cover Mix for song versions
- Recommended autoplay
- Kiite integration

## What do users think of Vocacolle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Free to use
- 🎵 Great selection of Vocaloid and J-pop songs
- 📥 Ability to download songs for offline listening
- 💻 Convenient music streaming
- 🔍 Helpful song rankings and discovery

**Cons**

- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and downloading songs
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Issues with offline playback and caching
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with premium upgrades

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Songs not playing or unavailable
- Playlists not syncing or disappearing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add English language option
- Improve song search and download functionality
- Implement better offline support and playlist management
- Provide more user-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 232)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocacolle/id421753493/reviews.md

### 1/5 — .

*2026-08-14*

It’s IMPOSSIBLE to put this app in English

### 5/5 — 원래 리뷰 안쓰는데 이건 진짜 혁명임

*2026-04-22*

개똥같은앱들 돈주고 듣는데도 원곡은 없고 이상한 커버곡만 있어서 개빡쳤는데 이건 꽁짜에 원하는 노래 다 있어서 개좋음

### 5/5 — 어라

*2026-04-10*

분명 노래 많이 없겠지 하고 들어왔는데 근본곡 부터 최근곡 까지 있어서 많이 놀랐어요...백그라운드에 재생도 가능하고 되게 좋아요..와진짜사랑합니다보카코레평생함께해요

### 5/5 — Dang

*2026-03-08*

Its japanese so the words are hard to understand for english person but its good cause if u close the app the music still plays

### 4/5 — Idk

*2026-03-06*

So uhhh I am learning Japanese but can you put in the settings to change the language please? Thanks and I’m ok with all

### 1/5 — Used to be a great app, now it’s terrible! DON’T UPDATE IF YOU HAVE OLDER VERSION!!

*2026-02-25, version 8.21.2*

I’ve been using this app since 2013. The app has changed a lot since then, but the version before the revamp was the best. Now the app is ad-ridden, only in Japanese, and the app constantly bugs you to upgrade to premium. This app used to be completely FREE for years, as well as NicoVideo, now there’s a subscription model just like with YouTube. It’s a shame this app has gone downhill. How the mighty have fallen. NicoBox was always my preferred way to listen to Vocaloid music. Right now, I can’t say it is due to Nico’s greediness and inability to create a good UI. Edit: Why’d you change the name of the app?! It was fine as NicoBox for years! People used this app for more than just Vocaloid too! Now the name is generic and has nothing to do with “Vocaloid Collecting”. Is Nico going thru an identity crisis? Edit 2: I know I’m just being nitpicky now, but the new app icon looks like a modern art disasterpiece. What an ugly icon redesign. Could you at least make it distinguishable from all the other music apps on the App Store? Ugh, Nico’s identity crisis continues.

UPDATE 2026: I can NO LONGER use this app because it FORCES me to update to the newest version, which I cannot install because my iOS version is too old, so I CAN NO LONGER use this app without buying a new phone. This is ridiculous, why does it require ios16? What new features in the app require it to be ios16, seriously.

### 5/5 — 이걸 왜 이제야 발견했을까

*2026-02-21*

인생을 조금 손해 봤음

### 5/5 — It’s really good but I wish there was English

*2026-02-12*

I hate that there’s no English interface it’s just my first language is English and I need it to read but I know how to use a Japanese keyboard and what’s said in songs but I feel like it would be easier for there to be a English mode

### 4/5 — Avis 1.0

*2026-01-08*

Jsp comment enregistrer une vidéo

### 5/5 — 진짜 개쩔어요

*2025-12-08*

노래 개많고 제 최애노래인 로키도 있어요 번역안된거만 빼도 장점이 너무 많아요 진짜 별 백개주고싶음

## Frequently asked questions about Vocacolle

### What does Vocacolle do?

Vocacolle is a music app designed for Vocaloid enthusiasts. It offers features like background playback, allowing you to listen to music while using other apps or browsing the web. It also supports unique playlist functionalities such as Sabi Medley and Cover Mix.

### What are the key features of Vocacolle?

Key features include background playback, Sabi Medley for medley playlists of song choruses, Cover Mix for playing multiple cover versions of a song together, and recommended autoplay for discovering related music. It also supports smooth crossfades for seamless transitions between tracks.

### Is Vocacolle free to use?

The app is free to use, but there is an option for a Premium Membership with Niconico that offers a more convenient and enjoyable experience. This membership has monthly and yearly auto-renewal options with associated costs.

### Can I use Vocacolle with other music services?

Yes, Vocacolle integrates with existing music services. If you have a NicoNico account, you can sync with your NicoNico MyList. Additionally, it supports continuous playback from the mobile version of the music discovery service Kiite.

### Who would benefit from using Vocacolle?

Vocacolle is ideal for fans of Vocaloid music and users of NicoNico. It's particularly useful for those who enjoy creating or listening to custom playlists, exploring different cover versions of songs, and want to listen to music without interruption while multitasking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.34.0 — 2026-08-24

Made minor corrections.

### 8.33.1 — 2026-08-12

Made minor corrections.

### 8.33.0 — 2026-08-03

Made minor corrections.

### 8.32.0 — 2026-07-28

Made minor corrections.

### 8.31.0 — 2026-07-14

Made minor corrections.

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