Comparison

VocaLive vs DriveRack PA2 Control

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

DriveRack PA2 Control

Control your PA2 hardware wirelessly from any location. This app optimizes and protects your loudspeakers by managing audio processing between your mixer and amplifiers.

Highlights
  • Wireless control via WiFi
  • System setup from any location
  • Loudspeaker optimization
  • Loudspeaker protection
  • Audio processing management
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The DriveRack® PA2 Control app is the ultimate way to control the PA2 hardware. The DriveRack® PA2 provides all the processing you need between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. With the PA2 app you can control all aspects of the hardware through a network (WiFi) connection allowing you to setup system from any location. DriveRack® PA2 continues the DriveRack® legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors.

Screenshots

VocaLive4 screens
DriveRack PA2 Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DriveRack PA2 Control at Free against VocaLive's $24.99. DriveRack PA2 Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DriveRack PA2 Control is free to download; VocaLive costs $24.99 up front. VocaLive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DriveRack PA2 Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VocaLive versus DriveRack PA2 Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLiveDriveRack PA2 Control
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating—3.2 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB67 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCHarman Professional, Inc.

Customer experience

VocaLive

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

DriveRack PA2 Control

All ratings108 ratings
Positive49.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative40.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative57.7%

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

DriveRack PA2 Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

DriveRack PA2 Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VocaLive free?
VocaLive costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DriveRack PA2 Control free?
DriveRack PA2 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VocaLive or DriveRack PA2 Control have ads?
Neither VocaLive nor DriveRack PA2 Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive or DriveRack PA2 Control?
VocaLive ships an update every 8 months, and DriveRack PA2 Control every 8 months. Most recently, VocaLive was updated on October 13, 2026 and DriveRack PA2 Control on October 5, 2026.

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