Comparison

Socket.dj vs Vocal Remover

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Socket.dj

This app allows you to stream music and music videos from Plug.dj, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Engage with music communities by voting on songs, creating playlists, and chatting with other fans. It offers an ad-free experience for unlimited listening and social interaction.

Highlights
  • Unlimited music streaming
  • Access YouTube and SoundCloud
  • Join music communities
  • Vote on songs
  • Create playlists
  • Chat with users
  • Be a room DJ
Features
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Socket works with Plug.dj, YouTube and SoundCloud to access hundreds of music communities, enjoy free unlimited streaming and socialize with millions of music and music videos fans. Download Socket and use the guest account to immediately enjoy ad-less music and explore the communities. Create a free personal account, and you can start voting on songs, create your own playlists, be the DJ of a room and follow your own community… all from your iPhone! With Socket, you play an active role in the music you listen to by voting for or against (Woot/Meh) songs playing, chat with members sharing the same interests, and make new friends.

About

Vocal Remover

This AI-powered music editor isolates vocals and instruments from any song, offering real-time lyrics, chord detection, and adjustable tempo. Create custom backing tracks, enhance audio clarity, and export in high quality.

Highlights
  • Advanced AI separation of vocals and instruments
  • Real-time lyrics display for karaoke
  • Automatic chord and key detection
  • High-quality audio export (MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A)
  • BPM and pitch adjustment
  • Instrument-specific isolation
Features
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Vocal Remover: Your AI-Powered Music Studio Unlock new musical possibilities with Vocal Remover — the all-in-one AI music editor that isolates vocals and instruments while displaying real-time lyrics. Designed for musicians, producers, DJs, and karaoke lovers, Vocal Remover uses cutting-edge AI to deliver studio-quality music separation and the ultimate karaoke experience. Main Features • Advanced AI Separation: Effortlessly split voice, drums, bass, piano, and guitar with precision. Get perfect acapella and instrumental tracks every time. • High-Quality Music Export: Export your tracks in excellent quality, compatible with MP3, FLAC, WAV, and M4A. • Lyrics Display (NEW): Enjoy a karaoke-style lyrics view as you play or edit your music. Our AI model automatically detects, interprets, and displays the song’s lyrics — ideal for singing practice, karaoke sessions, and content creation. • Chords & Song Key Detection (NEW): Automatically detect a song’s chords and musical key — ideal for musicians, singers, producers, and anyone learning or practicing music. • Dynamic Backing Tracks: Create custom backing tracks for acapella rehearsals or music production, including drums, piano, bass, and more. • Enhanced Music Clarity: Built-in noise reduction ensures crystal-clear audio output. • BPM & Pitch Adjustment: Automatically detects BPM and lets you change tempo or pitch with precision — perfect for DJs, remixers, and vocalists. • Smart Metronome (NEW): Practice with a synchronized metronome and choose between Half Time, Full Time, and Double Time to match the rhythm of your song. How It Works Choose any song from your Camera Roll, iTunes, Files app, or a URL. Let Vocal Remover’s AI separate vocals and instruments into clean stems. Adjust volume, mute stems, or enable lyrics view for a karaoke-ready experience. Download your final mix or individual tracks in high quality. Supported Imports Import music directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, or any public URL. Fully compatible with MP3, FLAC, WAV, and M4A formats. Beyond Basic Vocal Removal • Instrument-specific isolation for vocals, drums, bass, piano, and guitars. • AI-powered lyrics recognition and karaoke mode for synchronized lyric display. Who It’s For • Musicians & Producers: Transform your favorite songs into editable stems and practice vocals with visible lyrics. • Performers & Singers: Use acapella tracks with live lyrics for rehearsals or performance prep. • Content Creators: Produce unique remixes and videos using isolated vocals and karaoke-style visuals. Elevate your music projects with Vocal Remover — your complete AI companion for music editing, karaoke, and vocal isolation. DISCLAIMER You must own the rights to any content you upload. You are responsible for ensuring you have permission to use copyrighted material. AGE RESTRICTION You must be 18+ or the legal age in your region to use the app. Privacy Policy: https://vividup.tech/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://vividup.tech/terms-conditions/ (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ VOCAL REMOVER PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for unlimited song separation, lyrics display, and karaoke features. Choose from weekly or monthly plans. Pricing varies by region. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings.

Screenshots

Socket.dj4 screens
Vocal Remover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vocal Remover at 4.4 against Socket.dj's 2.8. Vocal Remover also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 19). Socket.dj's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Socket.dj sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vocal Remover sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vocal Remover holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vocal Remover has 8.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Socket.dj's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vocal Remover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Socket.dj ships an update every 4 months, Vocal Remover every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Socket.dj versus Vocal Remover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocket.djVocal Remover
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (19 ratings)4.4 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews50.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB264 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGO ManagementVividup FZE

Customer experience

Socket.dj

All ratings19 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Vocal Remover

All ratings8,077 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Socket.dj

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Vocal Remover

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently after initial setup
  • Inability to play back full song duration without premium
  • Inconsistent performance when processing different songs

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to import songs directly from Apple Music library
  • Option to save edited tracks for later use
  • Improved noise removal and vocal/instrumental separation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Socket.dj

One-time1
  • Premium version$2.99
6 purchases

Vocal Remover

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription Gift7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Socket.dj free?
Socket.dj is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocal Remover free?
Vocal Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Socket.dj or Vocal Remover?
Vocal Remover is rated higher. Socket.dj averages 2.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Vocal Remover averages 4.4 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Socket.dj or Vocal Remover have ads?
Vocal Remover shows ads; Socket.dj does not.
Which is updated more often, Socket.dj or Vocal Remover?
Socket.dj ships an update every 4 months, and Vocal Remover every 2 weeks. Most recently, Socket.dj was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vocal Remover on November 11, 2026.

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