# Megaphone! vs Sing by Stingray

The clearest difference is rating: Sing by Stingray at 4.6 against Megaphone!'s 3.9. Sing by Stingray also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 117) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Megaphone!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sing by Stingray sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Megaphone! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sing by Stingray holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sing by Stingray has 20K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Megaphone!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Sing by Stingray's.

Megaphone! ships an update every 3 months, Sing by Stingray every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Megaphone! | Sing by Stingray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megaphone/id1250540713/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thareja Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987783882) | [Yokee Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109052) |

## What reviewers say

### Megaphone!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megaphone/id1250540713)

Transform your phone into a powerful megaphone. Connect to external speakers via Bluetooth or AUX to amplify your voice. Simply open the app, press start, and speak into your device.

**Highlights:** Phone as microphone, Bluetooth speaker connection, AUX cable connection, Simple start button, Voice amplification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sing by Stingray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271)

This app offers a vast karaoke library with over 50,000 songs across various genres and languages. Users can sing, record, and edit their performances with effects, then share them with a global community or on social media. It also facilitates interaction with other singers through duets and comments.

**Highlights:** 50,000+ karaoke songs, Sing, record, and edit performances, Voice and video effects, Social sharing to multiple platforms, Community interaction and duets, Pitch tracking for accuracy, Rewind feature for perfect recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP All Access Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| The Voice Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP All Access Pass | $11.99 | per month |
| VIP All Access Pass | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎤 Enjoyable singing experience
- 💡 Helpful for improving singing skills
- 👍 Good song selection
- 🎶 Allows sharing of singing performances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited access without VIP subscription
- 🐛 Stability issues and app crashes
- 🔇 Inability to hear own recordings without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and losing account progress
- Microphone issues and poor audio quality
- Songs disappearing from library

**Requested features**

- More free song options
- Ability to save and listen to recordings without VIP
- Better sorting and organization of songs
- Duet functionality with other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Megaphone! free?

Megaphone! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sing by Stingray free?

Sing by Stingray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Megaphone! or Sing by Stingray?

Sing by Stingray is rated higher. Megaphone! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Sing by Stingray averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Megaphone! or Sing by Stingray have ads?

Sing by Stingray shows ads; Megaphone! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Megaphone! or Sing by Stingray?

Megaphone! ships an update every 3 months, and Sing by Stingray every 2 months. Most recently, Megaphone! was updated on July 4, 2026 and Sing by Stingray on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*