# Singing Machine Karaoke vs Pro Microphone

The clearest difference is rating: Singing Machine Karaoke at 4.6 against Pro Microphone's 3.7. Singing Machine Karaoke also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 13%) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). Pro Microphone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Singing Machine Karaoke sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pro Microphone sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Singing Machine Karaoke holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Singing Machine Karaoke's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pro Microphone's.

Singing Machine Karaoke ships an update every 3 months, Pro Microphone every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Singing Machine Karaoke | Pro Microphone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-machine-karaoke/id450555662/reviews)** | [3.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-microphone-voice-record/id943892353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 12.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stingray Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334259056) | [AmplifyIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717566878) |

## What reviewers say

### Singing Machine Karaoke

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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


### Pro Microphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-microphone-voice-record/id943892353)

Enhance your voice with a variety of studio-quality microphones and effects. Record songs, practice singing, or perform karaoke with features like looping, equalization, and backing tracks. Unlock advanced tools and more microphones with the PRO version.

**Highlights:** Multiple microphone types with unique sound effects, Voice recording and looping capabilities, Built-in metronome, Equalizer and mix features, Backing track support, AI noise reduction (PRO version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Karaoke microphone for singing | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice changer & Song maker | $11.99 | per month |
| 12 Months Subscription Sale | $14.49 | per year |
| Voice Changer & Song Maker | $24.99 | per month |
| Vocal recorder and tuner | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Loops + Backing Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Variety of microphone options
- 💡 Useful for recording vocals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🙄 Aggressive advertising and upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting corrupted
- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- App freezing on launch
- Microphone not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete and organize recordings
- More advanced audio editing tools
- Longer free trial period
- Clearer pricing and subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Singing Machine Karaoke free?

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

### Is Pro Microphone free?

Pro Microphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Singing Machine Karaoke or Pro Microphone?

Singing Machine Karaoke is rated higher. Singing Machine Karaoke averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Pro Microphone averages 3.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Singing Machine Karaoke or Pro Microphone have ads?

Both Singing Machine Karaoke and Pro Microphone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Singing Machine Karaoke or Pro Microphone?

Singing Machine Karaoke ships an update every 3 months, and Pro Microphone every 2 weeks. Most recently, Singing Machine Karaoke was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pro Microphone on November 11, 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.*