Yamabiko vs BadaBoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yamabiko
Practice your singing with this karaoke app. It allows you to sing along to music and immediately hear your performance after you finish. Check your vocal performance in real-time.
- Sing along to music
- Real-time performance feedback
- Immediate playback
- Vocal practice tool
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Sing while pressing the button, and play immediately when released. You can practice karaoke while checking your own singing voice.
BadaBoop
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Introducing BadaBoop: Your AI-Powered Music Adventure Hub! Step into the future of music with BadaBoop, the ultimate AI-driven discovery and community app! Perfect for music lovers and casual listeners alike, BadaBoop transforms how you explore, connect, and play with music in 2025. Powered by cutting-edge AI and seamless Shazam integration, it’s your all-in-one companion for a vibrant musical journey. Challenge Your Knowledge: Tackle daily trivia with fresh music questions, earning points and exclusive 2025-themed badges to share with friends. Discover Instantly: Use Shazam to ID tracks in real-time, then dive into AI-curated playlists and artist deep dives—play your finds instantly! Chat with Bada: Meet Bada, your witty AI music guide, delivering personalized recommendations, hot trends, and fun facts tailored to you. Build Your Community: Create or join "Boops"—dynamic music discussion groups where you connect over artists, genres, and the latest hits. Go Private: Enjoy one-on-one chats with fellow enthusiasts for deeper music talks, from new releases to timeless classics. Stay Engaged: Unlock a fun, gamified experience with mood-based mixes, leaderboards, and shareable music moments. BadaBoop blends AI innovation with social vibes, making it the go-to app for music discovery this year. Download now and join a global rhythm—let’s Boop into the future together!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yamabiko at none against BadaBoop's 1. Yamabiko also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). BadaBoop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, 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. BadaBoop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Yamabiko asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yamabiko ships an update every 9 months, BadaBoop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yamabiko | BadaBoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hiroshi Kaito | Thabo Klass |
In-app purchases
Yamabiko
No in-app purchases
BadaBoop
- Upgrade to BadaBoop Pro$9.991 Month
