Comparison

Vocal Extractor vs Voice Separator

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

Head to head
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

About

Voice Separator

Features
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Voice Separator – AI Vocal & Instrumental Separation Separate vocals and instrumentals from any song in seconds—completely offline. Voice Separator uses powerful on-device AI to split music into clean **Vocals** and **Instrumental** tracks without uploading your files. Your music stays private on your iPhone while enjoying fast, high-quality audio separation. Whether you're practicing vocals, creating karaoke tracks, producing music, remixing songs, or analyzing performances, Voice Separator makes professional-quality source separation simple and accessible. ## Why You'll Love Voice Separator • **100% Offline AI Processing** No internet connection required. No uploads. Your audio never leaves your device. • **Separate Vocals & Instrumentals** Extract vocals or remove vocals to create clean instrumental backing tracks. • **Fast Processing** Optimized for Apple Silicon to deliver AI separation in just seconds. • **High-Quality Audio** Preserve excellent sound quality with clean vocal and instrumental tracks. • **Preview Before Saving** Instantly compare the Original, Vocals, and Instrumental tracks before exporting. • **Lossless WAV Export** Save separated tracks in high-quality WAV format for further editing or practice. • **Simple & Beautiful Interface** Import a song, tap Separate, preview the result, and export with just a few taps. ## Perfect For • Singers and vocal practice • Music producers • DJs and remix creators • Karaoke enthusiasts • Vocal coaches • Music students • Content creators ## Credits-Based Usage Each AI separation uses one credit. Buy credits only when you need them—no subscriptions, recurring payments, or long-term commitments. Download Voice Separator today and enjoy fast, private, AI-powered vocal and instrumental separation directly on your iPhone. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/7417e308-41bc-4ee4-abe7-871c8b67baed Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vocal Extractor3 screens
Voice Separator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Voice Separator at monthly against Vocal Extractor's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vocal Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Voice Separator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vocal Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Voice Separator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vocal Extractor versus Voice Separator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocal ExtractorVoice Separator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (498 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHikaru TsuyumineHiep Pham

Bugs and requests

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

Voice Separator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vocal Extractor

One-time1
  • Save Tracks & Stereo Mode$2.99
3 purchases

Voice Separator

One-time3
  • Voice Separator Pack Starter$0.99
  • Voice Separator Pack Standard$2.99
  • Voice Separation Pack Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Vocal Extractor free?
Vocal Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Separator free?
Voice Separator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vocal Extractor or Voice Separator have ads?
Neither Vocal Extractor nor Voice Separator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vocal Extractor or Voice Separator?
Vocal Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Separator monthly. Most recently, Vocal Extractor was updated on October 27, 2026 and Voice Separator on October 10, 2026.

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