# VocalZap

> Real-time vocal removal app for karaoke and music practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Acoustica.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalzap/id425051645 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Acoustica](https://appshunter.io/developer/425051648)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalzap/id425051645/reviews.md

## What is VocalZap?

VocalZap is a free real-time vocal removal app that allows you to instantly reduce or remove the vocals from your favorite songs.  VocalZap uses an advanced DSP algorithm to reduce or remove vocals while maintaining great quality audio.  Sing along karaoke-style with any song in your iTunes library - instantly - with VocalZap!

* Look up the lyrics to your songs and have a karaoke party with your own tunes!
* Toggle to instantly turn on and off vocals!

Note:  Does not work on DRM-protected iTunes songs.  Results may vary.

## Key features

- Real-time vocal removal
- Advanced DSP algorithm
- Karaoke with own music
- Lyrics lookup
- Toggle vocals on/off

## What do users think of VocalZap?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🎵 Reveals background instruments and vocals
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🎤 Good for karaoke purposes
- ⚡ Works on-the-fly without processing delay
- 🎧 Works with AirPlay and background playback
- 🎯 Effective on center-panned vocals

**Cons**

- ❌ Only reduces vocals instead of removing them completely
- 🔊 Vocals remain audible even after processing
- 🎸 Removes or distorts instrumental elements along with vocals
- 📊 Inconsistent results across different songs
- 🎵 Creates echo/reverb effect on remaining vocals
- ⚠️ Works poorly with modern heavily-produced music
- 🚫 Limited song compatibility in library

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when selecting songs
- White screen appears when trying to import music
- Incompatible with iOS 7 and later versions
- DRM protection prevents processing of protected iTunes songs
- Song selection button unresponsive
- App won't open or install properly
- Plays songs twice simultaneously with one track unable to stop
- Unresponsive after song starts playing
- Not compatible with iCloud Music Library and Apple Music

**Most requested features**

- Ability to download/save karaoke versions of songs
- Support for streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tubidy)
- Improved algorithm for better vocal isolation
- Batch processing for entire albums
- Fine-tuning controls for vocal reduction levels
- Better support for electronically-processed vocals
- Lyrics display feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalzap/id425051645/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2025-03-08, version 2.1*

This is a great app. Its very simple and straightforward. Songs sound very cool through this app sometimes background vocals are audible making it really good for kareoke or exploring the depths of music. One of the only apps ive downloaded that i am VERY happy with.

### 1/5 — lyrics

*2023-01-23, version 2.1*

Lyrics don’t work. Need to show lyrics also.

### 1/5 — VocalZap

*2022-02-08, version 2.1*

No Stars - this app lowers the volume of the vocals a smidge only , the bla bla bla continues

### 1/5 — Fake

*2021-12-05, version 2.1*

Doesn’t work I can still hear the vocals over the “removed” effect it’s supposed to completely remove the vocals not just compress them into a reverb it’s pointless DO NOT RECOMMEND

### 1/5 — Sorry but it doesn’t work

*2021-11-11, version 2.1*

I tried pressing the choose song button and nothing happened. Even if it did though it probably wouldn’t have the song I needed.

### 1/5 — Don’t even try

*2020-12-27, version 2.1*

Trash.  I have 4,000 songs but this app works with 9 of them.  Deleted within minutes

### 1/5 — It’s not even working when I push select the song

*2020-08-11, version 2.1*

It’s not even working when I push select the song I can’t select any songs

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2020-05-29, version 2.1*

It’s so simplistic it doesn’t work properly. I’m not sure if this would be a good option for even the simplest song.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-04-07, version 2.1*

It used to work before years but now it won’t work with iOS 13.

### 5/5 — Does as good as it can do

*2019-12-30, version 2.1*

Uses a classic algorithm to remove vocals via the center channel.  It’s impossible to completely remove vocals on a flat mastered track, but this does about as good as it can do.

## Frequently asked questions about VocalZap

### What does VocalZap do?

VocalZap is a free application that allows you to instantly reduce or remove the vocals from songs in your music library. It uses an advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithm to achieve this while preserving the quality of the instrumental audio.

### How can I use VocalZap for karaoke?

You can use VocalZap to turn any song in your iTunes library into a karaoke track. The app enables you to remove the vocals in real-time, allowing you to sing along. You can also look up lyrics to enhance your karaoke experience.

### Is VocalZap free to use?

Yes, VocalZap is a free application. There are no charges to download or use its core vocal removal features.

### What kind of songs does VocalZap work with?

VocalZap works with most songs in your iTunes library. However, it does not work on DRM-protected iTunes songs. The effectiveness of vocal removal may also vary depending on the song's audio mix.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-06-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2017-06-07

Updated to work with iOS 10+

### 1.6 — 2013-10-21

Updated to work with iPhone 5 and iOS 7

### 1.5 — 2011-06-09

Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause the controls to become unresponsive or cause two songs to play at the same time.

### 1.0 — 2011-04-22

No release notes.

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