# Singing Machine Karaoke vs TouchStream Radio

The clearest difference is price: Singing Machine Karaoke at Free against TouchStream Radio's $14.99. Singing Machine Karaoke also leads on chart position (#137 vs unranked). TouchStream Radio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Singing Machine Karaoke is free to download; TouchStream Radio costs $14.99 up front. Singing Machine Karaoke sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. TouchStream Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Singing Machine Karaoke ships an update every 3 months, TouchStream Radio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Singing Machine Karaoke | TouchStream Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-machine-karaoke/id450555662/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stingray Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334259056) | [Palmi Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789270599) |

## What reviewers say

### Singing Machine Karaoke

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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 (7)**

| 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 |
| 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


### TouchStream Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstream-radio/id6789270597)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Singing Machine Karaoke free?

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

### Is TouchStream Radio free?

TouchStream Radio costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Singing Machine Karaoke or TouchStream Radio have ads?

Singing Machine Karaoke shows ads; TouchStream Radio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Singing Machine Karaoke or TouchStream Radio?

Singing Machine Karaoke ships an update every 3 months, and TouchStream Radio monthly. Most recently, Singing Machine Karaoke was updated on November 10, 2026 and TouchStream Radio on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*