Magicsing Karaoke vs Barkware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magicsing Karaoke
Access over 200,000 songs from around the world with this mobile karaoke app. Tailor your singing experience by adjusting tone, tempo, and melody. Enjoy automatic updates with the latest hits and connect with compatible karaoke machines for an enhanced performance.
- Extensive music library (200,000+ songs)
- Adjustable tone, tempo, and melody
- Automatic song updates
- MIDI-based music for low data usage
- Voice search function
- Compatible with MAGICSING karaoke machines
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Introducing the MAGICSING app! Sing, shout, and dance to all of your favorite songs by accessing over 200,000 songs from all over the world! The MAGICSING app is presented by ASSAWAVE Co., Ltd., the world’s number one karaoke manufacturer! We are proud to introduce a mobile karaoke app based on MIDI technology. MAGICSING highlights the various elements of music and singing by allowing users to alter the tone, tempo, and melody so that the song can be tailored to each unique singer! It provides a voice search function and a wide-range of musical genres from gospel music to the latest pop songs. By using the streaming method, the latest songs are automatically updated so that it’s ready to play anytime and anywhere. The MAGICSING app is also compatible with ASSAWAVE’s latest streaming-based MAGICSING karaoke machines, which work together to create a more lively karaoke experience. Refer to the MAGICSING karaoke manual to connect the app and the karaoke machine! [Highlights] * Provides an extensive music library of more than 200,000 songs in a variety of languages * Supports key changes, tone, tempo, and melody * Instrumental accompaniment with volume and control to match the users’ taste * The latest songs are automatically updated * MAGICSING can be used together with ASSAWAVE’s MAGICSING karaoke machines * MIDI-based music, rather than recordings. This service only uses a small amount of data; about 20 ~ 30 KB per song, so that you can get fast streaming and immediate music for fewer data. * Professional musical notes. * Touch drum funtion. [Support] * Contact "qna@magicsing.com” for song requests or any other inquiries. Thank you for using MAGICSING!
Barkware
This app connects to a smart device to enhance your dog's playtime. Customize play modes, lighting, and sound to suit your pet's preferences. Features include quick search and a do not disturb option for quiet times.
- Connect to Barkware devices
- Switch between play modes
- Customize lighting and sound
- Save preferred settings
- One Tap Search for device
- Do Not Disturb mode
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Barkware is the companion app for Barkware devices. Connect your device, switch between play modes, and customize how it behaves so it matches your dog. You can control features like lighting and sound, save your preferred settings, and use quick tools like One Tap Search and Do Not Disturb when you want things quiet. Features include • Switch between play modes • Customize and save modes • Control lighting and sound • One Tap Search to find your device • Do Not Disturb Compatible Barkware device required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barkware at 5.0 against Magicsing Karaoke's 3.6. Barkware also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Magicsing Karaoke's advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Magicsing Karaoke sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Barkware asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barkware holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magicsing Karaoke has 264 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Magicsing Karaoke ships an update every 2 months, Barkware every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magicsing Karaoke | Barkware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (264 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 264 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Assa Wave Co., Ltd. | BARKWARE LLC |
Customer experience
Magicsing Karaoke
Barkware
Bugs and requests
Magicsing Karaoke
Reported bugs
5 issues- Network timeout issues
- No sound output on certain devices
- Microphone not connecting to the app
- Subscription not working as expected
- App freezing and crashing frequently
Requested features
5 requests- Continuous play for reserved or saved songs
- More K-pop and Taylor Swift songs
- Ability to delete registered devices
- Smart TV and Apple TV support
- Offline song access
Barkware
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Magicsing Karaoke
- Free one day access$0.99
- Free 1 week voucher$4.99
- 1-Month Sheet Music Add-on$7.99
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- 1 month voucher$9.99
- Free 3 months voucher$19.99
- 1 year musicalnotes$26.99
- Free 6 months voucher$39.99
- 1 year free voucher$59.99
- 1 year song & musicalnotes$99.99
Barkware
No in-app purchases
