Comparison

Vocaly vs Unknown Band

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

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About

Vocaly

Features
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Vocaly is an app for vocal coaches and their students. At Vocaly we know that singing lessons combined with regular daily practice are the key to excellent singing. We also know that daily in-between-lessons vocal training without vocal teacher generates problems.   That’s why we’ve created Vocaly - an app for vocal coaches which: - Supports them during singing classes making it easy to take notes and create & assign homework to their students. - Motivates and assists singers in their daily voice training between singing lessons. Unlike other apps, Vocaly supports a vocal coach and their students during the entire process - on lessons and during daily in-between-lessons practice. Features As a Vocal Coach: - Create and assign homework to your student - Take notes during singing lessons easily and keep it all in one place - Check your singer's progress and statistics just before the lesson or... anytime you want - Use time control so that you can start and finish a lesson on time - Keep your students' base in one place - Check and try exercises within the app - Have access to all video instructions and piano backgrounds - Have access to all Students' features Your students get access to: - Voice analysis in real-time while exercising - Vocal exercises (homework) selected by you, the vocal coach, so that they know exactly what to practice during daily voice training - Data and statistics showing a singer’s progress in learning to sing - Mirror feature so that a singer can see themself while singing - Video instructions showing how to do the exercise - Piano backgrounds for six voice types (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass) In the Pro plan, you can have up to 15 students in your studio and in the Pro+ plan you have an unlimited number of students in your Vocaly studio. With Pro and Pro+ plan you get a 14-day free trial, full access to the app and also you get access to regular online webinars with top vocal coaches! You can also use the app for free with a limited number of students in your studio (up to 2 students) and full access to the app. If you have any further questions, please write us at info@vocalypro.com Link to the Terms of Use: https://vocalypro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Regulamin-korzystania-z-Uslug-Vocaly_ENG.pdf

About

Unknown Band

Discover new music without seeing artist names, album art, or popularity metrics. Listen first, then reveal the artist and find concert information. Earn points for your discoveries and explore independent artists.

Highlights
  • Blind music discovery
  • Artist reveal after listening
  • Concert listings
  • Genre and mood-based stations
  • XP points for discoveries
  • Explorer ranking
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Unknown Band is a free app where you discover music blindly. You won’t see artists’ names, album covers, or popularity stats. You listen first - and only then decide whether you want to find out who created the song. If you’re tired of mainstream music and algorithms, Unknown Band is where you’ll discover something niche, fresh, and different. How does it work? Choose your favorite music genres and moods, or explore our curated stations. Are you into dreamy, shoegaze-inspired vibes? Check out Dream On. Passionate about hip-hop with powerful lyrics and a message? Try Engaged Hip-Hop. Discover songs on your own terms. When a track really moves you, a high rating will reveal the artist, their story, and links to streaming platforms. Go to concerts! In the Live tab, you’ll find upcoming shows by artists you follow in cities you’re interested in. While discovering music blindly, you’ll also get a notification if the artist you’re listening to is playing a concert near you soon. Earn XP points for your discoveries and become one of the most engaged explorers of independent music. A new approach to music discovery Music without ratings or obsessing over numbers, Artists you won’t find on the charts, No ads and no pressure, Concert information in your area, Zero tolerance for AI-generated art, Genre and theme-based stations that make your musical journey more personal. Gamification XP points, Discovery history and favorite artists, Explorer ranking - compete for the top spot! Created for listeners. Fair to artists. Unknown Band gives every song an equal chance - and gives you the genuine joy of discovering something new. Let your ears decide.

Screenshots

Vocaly4 screens
Unknown Band4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unknown Band at none against Vocaly's 10. Unknown Band also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Vocaly's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Vocaly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Unknown Band asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vocaly ships an update monthly, Unknown Band every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Vocaly versus Unknown Band: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocalyUnknown Band
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB64 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVocaly Pro Sp. z o.o.UNKNOWN BAND SP. Z O. O.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Vocaly

Subscriptions10
  • Vocaly Premium Access$7.991 Month
  • Vocaly Premium Access - Year$34.991 Year
  • Pro Monthly, discount1 Month trial$79.991 Month
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  • Pro+ Monthly, discount1 Month trial$122.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly$184.993 Months
  • Pro Quarterly with trial14 Days trial$184.993 Months
  • Pro Quarterly, discount3 Months trial$184.993 Months
  • Pro Plus Quarterly$294.993 Months
  • Pro Plus Quarterly + Trial14 Days trial$294.993 Months
  • Pro+ Quarter, discount3 Months trial$294.993 Months
None

Unknown Band

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vocaly free?
Vocaly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unknown Band free?
Unknown Band is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vocaly or Unknown Band have ads?
Neither Vocaly nor Unknown Band shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vocaly or Unknown Band?
Vocaly ships an update monthly, and Unknown Band every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vocaly was updated on November 7, 2026 and Unknown Band on October 31, 2026.

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