# VocalZap — user reviews > 110 indexed App Store user reviews of VocalZap by Acoustica, rated 2.30/5 from 39 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalzap/id425051645/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalzap/id425051645.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 25 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 110) ### 2/5 — Does Not Work. *2019-08-23, version 2.1* The only thing this app does is lower the volume of the vocals just a little bit, and even gets rid of percussion O_O ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on Apple songs protected with FairPlay DRM *2019-03-13, version 2.1* Basically useless. ### 1/5 — B.S *2019-01-24, version 2.1* This app is a joke ### 1/5 — Does The Exact Opposite *2019-01-13, version 2.1* This app did not remove vocals.. It removed the guitars and bass from the songs I tried it on and made the vocals MORE pronounced. Sorry, but this app is terrible. ### 1/5 — Junk *2018-12-03, version 2.1* Doesn’t work , don’t waste your time ### 1/5 — I hear vocals on a pop song *2018-11-21, version 2.1* That does work when you have pop song it doesn't work for me at all you need to make app little better so a pop will remove a powerful song can you do that so i don't hear vocal I like the sound effects but I can't stand I had waiting to remove a pop for so long and none of work please do that please it keeps one star if you make it better ### 1/5 — Use BETTER Quality for Karaoke Mode!!!!! *2018-05-10, version 2.1* VocalZap is ok, but when vocals are removed, I can still hear the sound effects coming from the lead vocals, and I still hear the backup vocals, even the drums, bass and other instruments that are in the center with the vocals are left out!!!!! Someone please fix that issue!!!!!!!!!! PhonicMind removes the vocals a lot better than this, and you should do that too. ### 4/5 — For some songs it doesn’t work *2018-02-22, version 2.1* It won’t work on vocals that have been electronically doubled. There is a Latin pop song that has been heavily produced, using doubling, flange and rapping. The rappers vocals was easily eliminated the other ones not completely so it depends on the recording. May easily remove a vocal that doesn’t have efx. ### 1/5 — I can’t use it *2018-02-16, version 2.1* I feel as if this app would be great and very useful but I store all my songs on tubidy and Spotify because it’s free that way but you have to use the songs you buy on iTunes Store on this app. ### 1/5 — This is the WORST APP IN THE WORLD *2018-02-16, version 2.1* I SPENT 20000303833737373737373737 HOURS DOWNLOADING THIS SH*t AND IT WORKES VERY BADLY, I HATE IT, I WISH I COULD GIVE 0 STARS ### 1/5 — Worst app ever *2017-12-18, version 2.1* Worst app ever ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2017-07-18, version 2.1* This doesn't work a bit. ### 1/5 — Embarrassingly bad *2017-07-16, version 2.1* You'd think that by now with today's technology somebody would have found a decent algorithm to computationally remove human vocalizations from recordings. Apparently, that day has yet to come. Avoid. ### 1/5 — Not working well with current IOS *2016-12-30, version 1.6* This app does not seem to work well with the current version of iOS. It is unresponsive once the song commences and I'd to -start my iPad to turn it off. Can't recommend it. ### 1/5 — Very frustrating *2016-12-02, version 1.6* It started out ok. I selected a song and it didn't come close to eliminating the lead vocal just made it a bit faded and echoy. But when I safe you could barely hear her so it was ok. But after that first song selection every song I pick I get a message that vocal zap can't play that song. After that it became a total waste ### 1/5 — Garbage!! *2016-11-12, version 1.6* This app is junk! Every song I tried to import for removal of vocal, it would say sorry can not use this song try another. After 7 or so try's I just deleted it.😠😩🙄 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t do anything *2019-11-21, version 2.1* Doesn’t remove vocals only makes them quieter and the song sound weird... ### 1/5 — Tails *2019-04-24, version 2.1* Does don’t work ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Deserves more credit *2018-11-11, version 2.1* This app does not get enough credit. It’s a great app that’s very simple to use and is not full of ads. I absolutely love it! Thank you!!! :) ### 5/5 — It actually works *2017-07-15, version 2.1* It sounds awesome! ### 5/5 — I love it 👍👍❤️😃❤️ *2016-08-20, version 1.6* The vocal removal isn't perfect but I'm the type that likes it how it sounds ### 5/5 — AWESOME *2016-01-17, version 1.6* Works Great. Better Than All The Other Ones I Tried Works Perfectly ### 5/5 — Great app *2015-12-23, version 1.6* Works well with songs. As good as can get without getting into frequencies. Very good app! ### 5/5 — Terrific! *2015-08-20, version 1.6* I can confirm it works fine on iOS 8.3. On some songs it removes like 90-95% of the vocals which is fantastic; on others maybe 25-50%. Still, it's the only game in town and the price is right😀 Thanks, Acoustica, for this great app! ### 5/5 — Just What I Needed! *2015-04-24, version 1.6* I wanted to listen to my favorite songs without the vocals while working and this app is exactly what I needed. I can't believe it's free. It works really well. ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2014-12-11, version 1.6* Probably one of the best apps on the App Store to quickly remove vocals. --- *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 2026-06-09.*