# Singing Machine Karaoke vs Happyla.la

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Happyla.la at 100% against Singing Machine Karaoke's 45%. Happyla.la also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Singing Machine Karaoke's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Singing Machine Karaoke sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Happyla.la sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Singing Machine Karaoke ships an update every 3 months, Happyla.la every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Singing Machine Karaoke | Happyla.la |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-machine-karaoke/id450555662/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stingray Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334259056) | [Marshmallow Games SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/955873246) |

## What reviewers say

### Singing Machine Karaoke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-machine-karaoke/id450555662)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast library of karaoke songs to sing along to, either by pairing with a compatible machine or using the app independently. Enjoy free monthly songs, or subscribe for unlimited access to thousands of hits across various genres. Customize your singing experience and even register your karaoke machine.

**Highlights:** Access over 40,000 karaoke songs, New songs added weekly, Browse by genre, artist, decade, or lyrics, Pair with compatible karaoke machines, Cast videos to TV, Queue up to 100 songs, Register your karaoke machine

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Rising Star: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Shining Star: 2 Days | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎤 Great for karaoke parties
- 🎶 Diverse song selection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Brings family/friends together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited free songs
- 🔇 Songs only play 30-second samples without subscription
- 🤖 Buggy app with frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Connectivity issues between app and karaoke machine
- Subscription issues with unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Display lyrics on TV screen
- More recent/popular song options
- Ability to purchase individual songs
- Better integration between app and karaoke machine


### Happyla.la

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happylala/id1380785830)

This app lets kids sing along to popular children's songs with on-screen lyrics and music. Users can record themselves singing, add animated frames to their videos, and share their performances with family and friends. New content is added weekly for continuous fun.

**Highlights:** Sing children's songs with lyrics, Record and create music videos, Add animated video frames, Share performances with friends, New content added weekly, Family duet singing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Singing Machine Karaoke free?

Singing Machine Karaoke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Happyla.la free?

Happyla.la is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Singing Machine Karaoke or Happyla.la have ads?

Singing Machine Karaoke shows ads; Happyla.la does not.

### Which is updated more often, Singing Machine Karaoke or Happyla.la?

Singing Machine Karaoke ships an update every 3 months, and Happyla.la every 5 days. Most recently, Singing Machine Karaoke was updated on October 29, 2026 and Happyla.la on October 24, 2026.

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