Comparison

VocaLive CS vs Mixcraft Remote

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

Head to head
About

VocaLive CS

This app provides singers with 12 professional real-time vocal effects, including pitch correction and reverb. It offers practice tools, a 2-track recorder, and the ability to sing along to music with vocal removal. Additional features like microphone emulations and a looper are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 12 real-time professional vocal effects
  • 4-processor effects chain with presets
  • Voice Cancel for sing-along tracks
  • 2-track recorder (expandable)
  • Mic Room microphone emulations
  • 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 CS for iPhone comes with the Reverb effect, and upon registration the Double effect is unlocked. You can add 10 additional effects à la carte from a selection that includes Pitch Fix (for tuning or stylized FX), Choir, Morph, De-Esser, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter. 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 CS for iPhone features: • Real time vocal processor + recording app • 4-processor vocal effects chain • 12 professional studio-quality effects available - 2 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 • Full version available * 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

Mixcraft Remote

Control your Mixcraft recording software remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Start and stop recordings, adjust volume, undo actions, and save projects wirelessly from anywhere in your studio.

Highlights
  • Remote recording and playback control
  • Adjust master volume
  • Undo and redo actions
  • Save Mixcraft projects
  • Wireless studio control
Features
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***This app requires Mixcraft to be installed on a Windows computer!*** The Mixcraft Remote App lets you easily control your Mixcraft recording software from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You can start recording and playback, change the recording & playback position, control the master volume, undo and redo actions, and save your Mixcraft project from anywhere in your studio. Strap on your guitar, adjust your microphone, and start recording right from your iOS device, from across the room or across the hall! Just connect your iOS device to your wireless network and follow the included instructions for connecting it to Mixcraft. Break away from your mouse with the Mixcraft Remote!

Screenshots

VocaLive CS4 screens
Mixcraft Remote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mixcraft Remote at none against VocaLive CS's 10. Mixcraft Remote also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 39%). VocaLive CS's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 21 months). On price, ads, device support 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. VocaLive CS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mixcraft Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive CS ships an update every 8 months, Mixcraft Remote every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VocaLive CS versus Mixcraft Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLive CSMixcraft Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews71.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCAcoustica

Customer experience

VocaLive CS

Written reviews408 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative47.1%

Mixcraft Remote

All ratings27 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

VocaLive CS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recording quality issues with certain devices
  • Effects not working as expected after updates
  • Inability to delete recorded tracks
  • Login/registration problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add wireless support for headphones/mics
  • Improve song export and sharing options
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials
  • Implement regular app updates and bug fixes

Mixcraft Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VocaLive CS

One-time10
  • Delay$4.99
  • Parametric Equalizer$4.99
  • Compressor$4.99
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  • Pitch Fix$5.99
  • Choir$5.99
  • Morph$5.99
  • Mic Pack$14.99
  • Recorder$19.99
  • Recorder + Studio$24.99
  • All FX Pack$24.99
None

Mixcraft Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VocaLive CS free?
VocaLive CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mixcraft Remote free?
Mixcraft Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VocaLive CS or Mixcraft Remote have ads?
Neither VocaLive CS nor Mixcraft Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive CS or Mixcraft Remote?
VocaLive CS ships an update every 8 months, and Mixcraft Remote every 21 months. Most recently, VocaLive CS was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mixcraft Remote on October 23, 2026.

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