Comparison

VocaLive vs AUM

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

Head to head
About

VocaLive

This app provides singers with professional vocal effects, practice tools, and recording capabilities. It offers real-time processing, customizable effect chains, and microphone emulations for enhanced vocal performance and production.

Highlights
  • 12 real-time professional vocal effects
  • Customizable 4-processor effect chains
  • Voice Cancel for sing-along tracks
  • 2-track recorder (expandable to 8-track)
  • Mic Room with 20 microphone emulations
  • Live Mode for stage performance
  • 4-track looper
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VocaLive provides singers and vocalists with a suite of 12 real-time professional vocal effects, along with a range of tools to help you practice, sing and record. The effects can be combined into a chain of 4 processors and saved as presets. A collection of 55 presets is included to get you up and running immediately. VocaLive for iPhone includes 12 vocal effects: Pitch Fix (for tuning or stylized FX), Choir, Morph, Reverb, De-Esser, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter plus a vocal Double effect available via registration. Together these effects provide unparalleled creative processing power. With VocaLive you can process your voice, sing along to any song in your iTunes Music library — its Voice Cancel feature lets you remove existing vocals — and warm up with helpful vocal warm-up tools. Use the new 2-track recorder to sing over backing tracks, or expand the studio section (available via in-app purchase) to record whole songs. With the optional Mic Room feature, VocaLive also gives you the sound and color of 20 classic and modern studio microphone emulations, for even more control over your vocal tone. Ready to perform? VocaLive’s new Live Mode offers an optimized GUI specifically for live use. See your entire chain at a glance, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format designed for the stage. Plus VocaLive offers an optional 4-track looper to easily create songs, harmonies and more on the fly. For best quality, use VocaLive with IK’s iRig Mic range of microphones, from handheld to studio condenser mic. Or connect your favorite 3rd party mic using our iRig Pre interfaces. But you can also have fun with it and record quick ideas using the built-in microphone on your iPhone or earbuds. Control your virtual rig just as easily as you would a traditional vocal multiFX with new iRig Stomp I/O integration, so you can change presets, control effects and more right from your feet. Or go wireless with iRig Blueboard, a wireless Bluetooth controller for basic control on the go. VocaLive also supports Core Audio and Core MIDI so you can use any compatible third-party interface or MIDI controller, and Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible, letting you use it alongside your favorite recording or songwriting apps. VocaLive for iPhone features: • Real time vocal processor + recording app • 4-processor vocal effects chain • 12 professional studio-quality effects included • Mic Room microphone with 20 classic and modern studio mic emulations* • Includes metronome and vocal warm-up tools • 4-track looper section* • 2-track recorder (expandable to a full 8-track recording studio*) • Import and play songs directly from your Music library or computer • Voice Cancel lets you create sing-along backing tracks by removing the vocal track from existing recordings • Simultaneous multi-track recording • Studio section (included with Recorder) with waveform visualization and editing, touch-and-drag looping, normalization, punch-in/punch-out recording, simultaneous multi-track recording support and more • AutoFreeze (allows each track to have its own full effects chain) • Live Mode shows you your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible • 55 presets included with 4 Favorites for fast recall • MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers • Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support * available via in-app purchase IMPORTANT: AmpliTube users can add the effects processors from VocaLive to their AmpliTube app using the “Restore my purchases” option in the in-app menu. For more information: www.ikmultimedia.com/vocaliveiphone Accessories information: www.ikmultimedia.com

About

AUM

This app is a versatile audio mixer, recorder, and connection hub for mobile devices. It allows users to connect various audio sources, route signals, apply effects, and record mixes with high fidelity. It supports advanced features like MIDI control, synchronization, and integration with other audio apps and hardware.

Highlights
  • Connect hardware inputs/outputs
  • Route audio and MIDI
  • Host Audio Unit extensions
  • Record mixes and individual tracks
  • Synchronize with Ableton Link
  • Built-in processing nodes
  • MIDI control and routing
Features
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AUM is the flexible audio mixer, recorder, and connection hub for your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Connect hardware inputs and outputs, Audio Unit extensions, Inter-App Audio apps, Audiobus, soundfile players, built-in signal processing and filters, in any configuration you want. Route anything to anywhere with mix-busses, effect sends, audiobus ports, and external multi-channel audio interfaces. Play hosted synths and instruments using the built-in keyboard or external MIDI controllers, or sequence them with AU MIDI plugins or from other apps using Virtual MIDI. Record mixes, individual tracks, or both, straight into the storage space of AudioShare (no copying of files needed), with synchronized start and end for perfect loops. Play back recordings, soundfiles and loops as channel sources in the mixer for backing tracks, further processing or mixing. Soundfiles can be opened from anywhere, including USB drives on iOS 13 and later. Route and filter MIDI in any way you like using the MIDI matrix. Combine and filter MIDI endpoints using MIDI buses. Synchronize everything with the transport clock and play in time with other apps or devices using Ableton Link. Connect external music machines and synchronize them with MIDI Clock. Includes built-in processing nodes for various stereo processing, Mid/Side balance and conversion, EQs and filters, limiting, clipping and saturation. Or use any 3rd party Audio Unit extension or Inter-App Audio effect. All controls in the mixer can be controlled via MIDI, including parameters of hosted and built-in plugins. "A brilliant idea that has been brilliantly executed. Top-notch technical stuff and highly recommended" - MusicAppBlog "Feature rich, powerful, intuitive, and simple to use" - DubSpot "Executes live mixing with surprising ease, with a load of extensive features under the hood, quick snappy response on the screen and audio" - AudioNewsRoom FEATURES • High quality audio up to 32-bit 192kHz • Clean and intuitive user interface with crisp vector graphics • Unlimited number of channels • Unlimited number of effect slots • Inserts and sends are configurable pre/post-fader • Internal busses for mixing, effect sends, signal splitting • Supports multi-channel audio interfaces for both inputs and outputs • Supports built-in speaker and mic, including stereo mic on devices that has it. • Supports Audio Unit extensions, Inter-App Audio and Audiobus • Route MIDI output from Audio Unit extensions • Supports Audio Unit multiple output and input busses (for side-chaining etc) • Highly accurate transport clock • Metronome with selectable output and optional pre-roll • Sends host sync to Audio Unit plugins and IAA apps • Play in time with Ableton Link, with Start/Stop support • Slave external hardware via MIDI Clock • FilePlayer with sync and looping with access to all your soundfiles • Records straight into AudioShare storage space • Record synchronized beat-perfect loops • Built-in nodes for stereo processing, filtering and dynamics • Latency compensation makes everything align at the outputs • Optional manual compensation using TimeOffset • Multiple Inter-App Audio / Audiobus output ports • Audiobus state saving • Built-in MIDI keyboard • Fully MIDI controllable • MIDI Matrix for routing MIDI anywhere • MIDI filtering for any MIDI destination • Combine MIDI sources or destinations using MIDI buses BUILT-IN SIGNAL PROCESSING • Stereo balance • Stereo to mono • Stereo panning • Mid/Side balance • Mid/Side - Stereo convert • Invert Phase • Parametric EQ • Low-shelf filter • High-shelf filter • Low-pass resonant filter • High-pass resonant filter • LP/HP combo filter • First order All-pass filter • Second order All-pass filter • Gain • Hard clip • Saturation • Lookahead peak limiter • System-provided Apple Audio Units

Screenshots

VocaLive4 screens
AUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AUM at 82% against VocaLive's 41%. AUM also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VocaLive costs $24.99 and AUM $24.99 up front. VocaLive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and AUM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive ships an update every 8 months, AUM every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VocaLive versus AUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLiveAUM
Price$24.99$24.99
Rating—4.7 (535 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—535 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCKymatica AB

Customer experience

VocaLive

Written reviews287 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative45.6%

AUM

All ratings524 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

VocaLive

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 🎤 Excellent vocal effects and pitch correction
  • 🎵 Comprehensive multi-track recording capabilities
  • 🎚️ Powerful effect chain and customization options
  • 📱 Portable studio solution for singers
  • 🔊 High-quality sound output with proper setup

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive base app with additional in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⚠️ Poor iOS compatibility after major updates
  • 🎯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 📱 No iPad-optimized version (portrait-only display)

AUM

From 535 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent audio routing and mixing capabilities
  • 🚀 Powerful and flexible workflow
  • 💡 Seamless integration with AUv3 and IAA apps
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
  • 👍 Reliable and stable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 💡 Lack of MIDI clock sync receive functionality
  • 💡 Limited visual customization options (e.g. channel sizes)
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some hardware interfaces

Bugs and requests

VocaLive

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 15 and later versions
  • Crashes on launch or when opening studio section
  • Distorted and crackling audio during recording
  • App fails to load on iPhone 6 Plus and newer devices
  • In-app purchases not recognized or require constant restoration
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  • Export produces files with no sound
  • Bluetooth and aux jack connectivity issues
  • Glitchy track arming/disarming with loud blasts
  • Stuttering and skipping during recording
  • Loss of recorded data without warning
  • Noise and feedback issues with iRig connection
  • Mono monitoring instead of stereo
  • App not compatible with current Audiobus SDK versions
  • Character recognition issues (% and # symbols)
  • Inconsistent song sorting across devices
  • Reverb effects stopped working

Requested features

15 requests
  • iPad-optimized version with landscape support
  • Undo/redo functionality for recordings
  • Multiple simultaneous effects in chain
  • Audio copy/paste for DAW integration
  • Better GarageBand and Audiobus compatibility
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  • Bluetooth headset support
  • 24-bit export via file sharing
  • Loop recording while performing
  • Track editing and splicing capabilities
  • Improved export options (multiple formats)
  • Universal app pricing across devices
  • Autotune effect
  • Apple AirPods Pro support
  • Count-in before recording
  • Third-party hardware interface support

AUM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when using certain plugin combinations
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 15 and newer
  • Inconsistent MIDI transport controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add MIDI clock sync receive capability
  • Implement a timeline/sequencer view
  • Provide more visual customization options
  • Improve support for external hardware integration

In-app purchases

6 purchases

VocaLive

One-time6
  • External Control$5.99
  • Looper$14.99
  • Mic Pack$14.99
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  • Recorder$19.99
  • Studio$19.99
  • Recorder + Studio$24.99
4 purchases

AUM

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge Tip$9.99

Questions

Is VocaLive free?
VocaLive costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AUM free?
AUM costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do VocaLive or AUM have ads?
Neither VocaLive nor AUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive or AUM?
VocaLive ships an update every 8 months, and AUM every 3 months. Most recently, VocaLive was updated on November 1, 2026 and AUM on November 1, 2026.

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