Comparison

Export Audio vs Vocal Extractor

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

Head to head
About

Export Audio

Easily extract audio from QuickTime (.mov) and MP4 videos. Select a video, specify the extraction time range, choose an output format, and save your audio clip. You can also add custom metadata and artwork to your audio files.

Highlights
  • Extract audio from MP4 and MOV videos
  • Select start and end times for extraction
  • Choose from multiple output audio formats
  • Add custom artwork and metadata
  • Save and share extracted audio files
  • Access files via the Files app
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Extract audio from QuickTime (.mov) and MP4 videos with this easy-to-use audio extractor app. Select a QuickTime or MP4 video from the Photos app or Files app. Set the start and end time for extraction, enter a custom audio file name, and choose your preferred output audio format. Extract and save the audio clip in the format you selected. You can also add custom artwork and artist metadata to your extracted audio files when using formats like AIFC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, or WAV. Easily open or share your extracted audio files with other apps. All extracted audio files are saved and accessible from the Files app: On My iPhone/iPad → MovieToAudio → Audio 【Supported Audio Formats】 - AIFC - AIFF - CAF - FLAC - M4A (recommended) - MP3 - MP4 - WAV 【Additional Notes & Troubleshooting】 Need more features or have suggestions? Just leave a review; I will do my best to improve. **Troubleshooting Tips:** If your extracted files don't appear in the Files app, try restarting your device. If you encounter extraction errors: • Restart your device • Move the video from the Photos app to the Files app, then open it from there • If the issue persists, send the video file or a downloadable link to the support email so I can investigate and improve the app If you enjoy using this app, please leave a review or rating—thank you for your support! 【About IN APP PURCHASE】 Removing ADs is available via an auto-renewable yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://nobu-y-dev.web.app/export-audio/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://nobu-y-dev.web.app/export-audio/terms-and-conditions.html

About

Vocal Extractor

This app uses AI to separate vocals from songs, creating karaoke and a cappella tracks. It supports various audio formats and allows exporting isolated tracks to cloud storage. Unlike older methods, it works even with monaural recordings and off-center vocals.

Highlights
  • AI-powered vocal separation
  • Karaoke track creation
  • A cappella track generation
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Embedded audio player
  • Export to cloud services
Features
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Feature Overview Vocal Extractor separates songs in your Music Library into vocals and accompaniment with just a tap of a button on the main screen (*1), instantly creating karaoke and a cappella tracks. The generated vocal and backing (karaoke) tracks can be saved as files and exported to iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other platforms. This allows you to use the isolated tracks in other applications or on different platforms (*2). Unlike traditional apps based on OOPS (Out of Phase Stereo) technology, Vocal Extractor leverages AI and deep learning to separate vocals from songs, including monaural recordings and tracks where the vocals are not center-panned—cases where traditional apps cannot remove vocals. You can import music files in mp3, m4a, or wav formats from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other sources. This includes live recordings created with other apps, allowing you to remove or extract vocals from them. The embedded player allows you to toggle between the original, vocal, or backing tracks while playing the audio. *1. Only songs downloaded to your device and not protected by DRM can be used as source data. *2. Saved output files will have a sampling rate of 44.1kHz and be in m4a or wav format, either mono or stereo. Saving files is an in-app purchase feature. We recommend testing the vocal separation quality in the embedded player before purchasing. How to Use 1.Launch the App After the launch screen, the main screen will appear. Tap the Music Library button, select a song, and load it into the app. 2.Extract Vocals Tap the Vocal Extract button in the center of the main screen. The extraction process will begin, and once completed, the Vocal, Backing, and Save buttons will become active. 3.Playback Tracks Select either the Original, Vocal, or Backing track and tap the Play Back button to listen to the chosen track. 4.Save Tracks After extraction, the Save Vocal and Save Backing buttons will be enabled. The first time you tap one of these buttons, the in-app purchase screen will appear. Before purchasing, we recommend confirming the quality of the vocal separation in the embedded player. Once purchased, the in-app purchase screen will no longer appear, and you can save files after confirming via a pop-up. 5.File Naming Saved files will be named with the original file name (excluding the suffix) plus "_vocal.m4a" or "_backing.m4a". File renaming is not supported in this version. Output files are in 44.1kHz m4a or wav format. 6.Export Files To export files from the app container, tap the Export button. A list of saved files will appear. Select a file and tap the Export menu in the navigation bar. The document provider screen will appear, allowing you to choose a location to save the file. A pop-up will confirm when the export has started successfully. Exporting occurs in the background. 7.Import Source Files You can use m4a, mp3, and wav files as source data. Place these files in iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or another document provider configured on your iPhone. Then, tap the Import button to add the file to the app's container. 8.Load Imported Files After importing a file, tap the File button to see a list of imported files. Select a file and tap the Load menu in the navigation bar to load the content for extraction or playback. 9.Document Provider Compatibility Import and export functions only work with document providers properly configured on your device. For more information, visit http://vocalextractor.com/en/. Some icons used on the main screen are sourced from Icons8. https://icons8.com

Screenshots

Export Audio4 screens
Vocal Extractor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Export Audio at 87% against Vocal Extractor's 50%. Export Audio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Vocal Extractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Export Audio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Vocal Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Export Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 315 and 497 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Export Audio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vocal Extractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Export Audio versus Vocal Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExport AudioVocal Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (315 ratings) — better4.3 (497 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better50.3% of reviews
Number of ratings315497 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB457 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobutaka YuasaHikaru Tsuyumine

Customer experience

Export Audio

All ratings315 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.9%

Vocal Extractor

All ratings497 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Export Audio

From 315 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🚀 Fast audio extraction process
  • 💰 Free to use with no mandatory payments
  • 🎵 Multiple audio format support
  • 📁 Ability to organize and store audio files

Room to improve

  • 📺 Fullscreen ads on older devices during extraction
  • 💸 No one-time payment option to remove ads permanently
  • 🔍 Missing search functionality for audio library
  • 📋 No playlist creation feature
  • 🎚️ Lacks equalizer functionality

Vocal Extractor

From 497 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly recommended
  • 👍 Great for making instrumentals
  • 💡 Responsive developer
  • 🚀 App keeps getting better
  • 👍 Does the job flawlessly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Useless
  • 🐛 Ne fonctionne pas
  • 🐛 Can't save!!
  • 🐛 Worthless
  • 🐛 Not free

Bugs and requests

Export Audio

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Extract error messages preventing conversion
  • Fullscreen ad placement blocking intended buttons on older iPhones
  • Extracted files not appearing in phone's music app
  • Files not showing in gallery after extraction
  • Recently added videos not displaying in gallery
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  • App crashes rendering it temporarily unusable
  • Files saved with 'img' prefix instead of proper conversion
  • App only saving in video format instead of audio

Requested features

12 requests
  • One-time payment option to remove all ads
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Search functionality for audio library
  • Batch file selection for uploading
  • Equalizer feature
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  • Support for long videos (3+ hours)
  • Copy link button
  • Free movement/repositioning of audio files
  • Direct import to music library
  • Access to organized photo albums in gallery
  • Repeat and loop functions
  • Donation options with multiple amounts

Vocal Extractor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Whenever i add a file it just freezes
  • As soon as I hit the button to extract, it crashes. Everytime.
  • Crashes when trying to save file. Something about memory shortage. Help!

Requested features

9 requests
  • Can Y'all team up with a website
  • When I try to export (purchased version) it only saves 1:30. Why is this?
  • I want to use this app with Apple Music not just buying my music
  • increase the quality of the vocals
  • allow Apple Music
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  • a way for backround vocals to be added to a backing track in the future
  • update the app a bit better? And play the full song. Not 1 minute and 30 seconds
  • Would there be a way for backround vocals to be added to a backing track in the future
  • Something wrong with downloading the Files

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Export Audio

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ADs$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$2.99
  • Large Coffee$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Barista Special$9.99
1 purchases

Vocal Extractor

One-time1
  • Save Tracks & Stereo Mode$2.99

Questions

Is Export Audio free?
Export Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocal Extractor free?
Vocal Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Export Audio or Vocal Extractor?
Export Audio is rated higher. Export Audio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while Vocal Extractor averages 4.3 from 497 ratings.
Do Export Audio or Vocal Extractor have ads?
Export Audio shows ads; Vocal Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, Export Audio or Vocal Extractor?
Export Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Vocal Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, Export Audio was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vocal Extractor on October 18, 2026.

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