Comparison

VocaLive CS vs MicSwap

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

MicSwap

Transform your audio with a mobile recording studio. Easily swap microphones and studio environments to alter the sound of your recordings. Edit, organize, and share your audio projects with a wide range of professional tools.

Highlights
  • Record or import audio
  • Swap microphones for different sounds
  • Change recording studios
  • Edit and trim recordings
  • Color label and sort recordings
  • Live monitoring
  • AU compatible
Features
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A mobile recording studio for music, podcasting, voiceover, filmmaking and more. Record or import audio, swap microphones for different sounds, change studios, edit, color label, sort, share and store your recordings anywhere. This free version comes with 3 free mics of 17, and the ability to try then buy others. Subscribe to use with an external microphone or interface, all mics and studios, unlimited recording and the ability to use it as a plugin with other music apps.like GarageBand, FL Studio, Auria, Cubasis, Multitrack and more etc (Audiobus, IAA, AUv3 compatible). MicSwap can also transform your iPhone or iPad into a microphone when you connect it to external speakers. If you're using a computer without a microphone, MicSwap is am easy way to add a mic to your setup so you can add voiceover to videos, record podcasts, add commentary to games and more "If you’re yearning to broaden your sonic palette but don’t happen to have a spare $2K to spend, you’ll like MicSwap Pro a whole lot." - MacLife "One of the best recording apps for iOS" - iPadMusic.com "MicSwap Turns Your iPhone Into Rock And Roll" - TechCrunch "Like Instagram For Your Voice" - Forbes "A useful, well-produced app" - Music Radar • Studio, Mic Modeler & Recorder • Record, import, change the sound of any audio • Record in Wav or M4a • Swap Microphones for different sounds • Swap Recording Studios • Adjust the input gain • Live monitoring • Color code your recordings • Much more! FEATURES • Record with different mics for different sounds • 3 Microphones included • Change the sound of pre-existing audio • Adjust the gain (input) of any microphone • Edit / trim recordings • Enable / disable live monitoring • AU compatible • AudioCopy enabled • Change backgrounds by swapping studio environments • Color label recordings • Sort recordings by date, title, duration, mic used, & color • Descriptions of each mic & studio (Tap 'S' or (i) on mic) • Re-order the microphones. Put your favorites first. • Share your recordings anywhere 17 MICROPHONES MODELED • Shure SM7b (Podcasting) • Rode NTG3 (Boom Mic) • Shure SM58 • RCA 77 • Sony Lavalier • Megaphone • Amperite SR80 • Neumann U47 • Neumann U87 • Neumann KM140 • Neumann CMV563 • AKG 414 • AKG C12VR • Royer Ribbon R121 • Old Timey Radio Mic • Ribbon Fathead 1 • Ribbon Fathead 2 ALSO BY FUTURE MOMENTS: Video Audio Splitter Remix the Audio of Your Video MicSwap Remix AI Audio Stem Separator Crystal Audio AI Audio Cleanup Magic MAIVE Ai Video Generator VideoVerb Add Reverb to Your Videos Hear Boost Get Super Hearing & Recording MicSwap Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap MultiTrack Multitrack Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap Video Edit Video Audio with Mic Models & FX MicSwap Camera The Best Sounding Video Camera AudioFix Denoise & Clean the Sound of Your Video VideoMaster Instant Audio Post-Production for Videos AudioVerb Add Reverb & Delay to Your Audio AudioMaster Audio Mastering for Podcasts & Music Volume Booster Easily Boost the Sound of Your Audio or Video Use for Podcasting, Music Creation, Voiceover, Memos, Ideas, Songwriting, Singing, Karaoke, etc MicSwap is a highly intuitive tool that simulates a real studio environment. It's a mic locker and recording studio in your pocket. Record and filter new or pre-existing audio. Serious audio engineers, musicians, recording hobbyists, podcasters etc.. For an optimal audio experience, please use headphones. WE OFFER 3 SUBSCRIPTION PLANS *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. If you choose to subscribe, your subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of the selected time and will charge your credit card through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Future Moments LLC privacy policy: http://future-moments.com/faq Future Moments LLC terms of use: http://future-moments.com/faq

Screenshots

VocaLive CS4 screens
MicSwap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MicSwap at every 5 weeks against VocaLive CS's every 8 months. MicSwap also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 39%). VocaLive CS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

Both are free to download. VocaLive CS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MicSwap sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive CS ships an update every 8 months, MicSwap every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VocaLive CS versus MicSwap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLive CSMicSwap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB348 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCFuture Moments

Customer experience

VocaLive CS

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

MicSwap

All ratings6,837 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative34.5%

User reviews

VocaLive CS

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 🎤 Powerful vocal effects
  • 💾 Ability to record and save songs
  • 📤 Option to email recorded tracks
  • 🎶 Works well with external mics like iRig

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing user interface
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🚫 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

MicSwap

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🎤 Excellent microphone emulation
  • 🎶 Useful for singing and recording
  • 💡 Ability to try different microphones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality
  • 🔒 Subscription model issues

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

MicSwap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings get deleted
  • Microphones not working as expected
  • App not opening or freezing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow importing audio and recording over it
  • Expand free microphone options
  • Improve integration with other audio apps

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
9 purchases

MicSwap

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Trial + Annual3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
  • 6 Months$14.996 Months
  • Yearly + Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • MS-SR80 Microphone$0.99
  • Studio G - Room A$1.99
  • Unlimited Recording$4.99

Questions

Is VocaLive CS free?
VocaLive CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MicSwap free?
MicSwap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VocaLive CS or MicSwap have ads?
Neither VocaLive CS nor MicSwap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive CS or MicSwap?
VocaLive CS ships an update every 8 months, and MicSwap every 5 weeks. Most recently, VocaLive CS was updated on November 1, 2026 and MicSwap on November 12, 2026.

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