# SoundLab vs Vocal Separator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundLab at 65% against Vocal Separator's 22%. SoundLab also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). Vocal Separator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Vocal Separator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoundLab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLab has 15K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SoundLab's written reviews are positive against 22% of Vocal Separator's.

SoundLab ships an update weekly, Vocal Separator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundLab | Vocal Separator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundlab-audio-editor/id1450417400/reviews)** | [2.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-separator-audio-editor/id1540760679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [孛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/998793507) | [文娟 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512951118) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundlab-audio-editor/id1450417400)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Music, #132 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides desktop-grade audio editing tools on your mobile device. It features a multi-track editor with numerous effects, an AI vocal separator, and a robust audio recorder. It's designed for music and podcast creators needing a convenient, on-the-go solution.

**Highlights:** 16-track audio editor, Over 20 audio effects, AI Vocal Separator, Audio recorder with input selection, Recording studio with external mic support, Video composer for soundtrack videos, Lossless output formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Permanent PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 AMAZING EXPERIENCE
- 👍 Easy to use and simple layout
- 🚀 Exactly what I was looking for
- 👍 Great app for creating recordings
- 🚀 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't separate two vocals
- 🐛 Pitch change issues
- 🐛 Saving issues
- 🐛 Crashes and corrupted files
- 🐛 Confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using EQ
- Inability to open/delete projects
- Audio files not recognized
- Saving issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to add unlimited tracks
- More precise tempo control
- Stronger vocal remover
- Ability to create custom album covers


### Vocal Separator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-separator-audio-editor/id1540760679)

This app offers AI-powered audio editing and music creation tools. Easily separate vocals from music, change your voice with professional effects, and mix tracks for song covers or ringtones. It provides advanced editing features and supports various import methods.

**Highlights:** AI vocal and accompaniment separation, Professional multi-track audio mixing, Advanced human voice changer with 20+ timbres, Fine audio trimming and format conversion, Multiple music effects (reverb, EQ, delay), Extract audio from video, Noise reduction for recordings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent VIP | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundLab free?

SoundLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vocal Separator free?

Vocal Separator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoundLab or Vocal Separator?

SoundLab is rated higher. SoundLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Vocal Separator averages 2.7 from 41 ratings.

### Do SoundLab or Vocal Separator have ads?

Vocal Separator shows ads; SoundLab does not.

### Which is updated more often, SoundLab or Vocal Separator?

SoundLab ships an update weekly, and Vocal Separator every 3 days. Most recently, SoundLab was updated on November 12, 2026 and Vocal Separator on November 3, 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.*