# Export Audio vs Vocal Extractor

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Export Audio | Vocal Extractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-audio/id1260980663/reviews)** | [4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-extractor-karaoke-maker/id1438806137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 315 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 457 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [Hikaru Tsuyumine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438695088) |

## What reviewers say

### Export Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-audio/id1260980663)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barista Special | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- One-time payment option to remove all ads
- Playlist creation and management
- Search functionality for audio library
- Batch file selection for uploading
- Equalizer feature


### Vocal Extractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-extractor-karaoke-maker/id1438806137)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Tracks & Stereo Mode | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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