Comparison

VocaLive CS for iPad vs Analog Rack Delay

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

Head to head
About

VocaLive CS for iPad

This app provides singers with professional vocal effects, recording tools, and practice aids. It offers real-time processing, a multi-track recorder, and microphone emulations to enhance vocal performance and creativity.

Highlights
  • 12 real-time professional vocal effects
  • 4-processor effects chain
  • 2-track recorder (expandable)
  • Voice Cancel for backing tracks
  • Mic Room with 20 mic emulations
  • Vocal warm-up tools
  • Live Mode optimized GUI
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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 iPad 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. 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 iPad 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 iPad 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/vocaliveipad Accessories information: www.ikmultimedia.com

About

Analog Rack Delay

This audio plugin offers the powerful delay algorithms of Nembrini Audio in a user-friendly package. It features BPM sync, a stereo spread circuit, and a rich analog tube preamp for unique signal coloration. Use it as a standalone app or within other music production software.

Highlights
  • Analog delay algorithms
  • BPM Sync
  • Stereo spread circuit
  • Tube preamp coloration
  • Standalone app
  • AudioUnit v3 effect
  • Inter-App Audio effect
Features
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The Analog Rack Delay plugin is the power of Nembrini Audio’s delay algorithms in a simple package! BPM Sync, stereo spread circuit and a very juicy sound! Nembrini Audio has taken the guitarists most preferred analog and digital effect pedals and has repacked it in new rack style plugins easy to use and extremely powerful at the same time, with the addition of a custom design tube preamp virtual circuit which gives color to the signal in a very special way. Just insert the Analog Rack Delay plugin in your tracks to hear its beautiful analog tube coloration! Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Analog Rack Delay at 100% against VocaLive CS for iPad's 17%. Analog Rack Delay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). VocaLive CS for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads 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 for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Analog Rack Delay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive CS for iPad ships an update every 9 months, Analog Rack Delay every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VocaLive CS for iPad versus Analog Rack Delay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLive CS for iPadAnalog Rack Delay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCNembrini Audio

Customer experience

VocaLive CS for iPad

Written reviews98 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.4%

Analog Rack Delay

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

VocaLive CS for iPad

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on iOS updates
  • Cannot import songs from iTunes library
  • Registration system malfunction
  • Audiobus initialization errors
  • Built-in microphone not functioning properly
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  • Audio artifacts and noise in processed signals
  • Track naming freezes
  • Multi-track recording failures
  • Export audio quality degradation
  • Recording not working on some devices
  • Latency issues with pitch detection
  • App won't open after updates
  • Glitchy inter-app audio compatibility
  • Pop-up ads requiring dismissal
  • File conversion issues

Requested features

14 requests
  • Update to Files app integration
  • USB microphone support
  • MIDI control for effects and presets
  • Audiobus and inter-app audio compatibility
  • Cross-device purchase transfer
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  • Video tutorials and better documentation
  • Facebook sharing capability
  • Package deals for add-ons
  • Cross-device discount pricing
  • Simplified user interface
  • Low-latency pitch detection
  • iOS 7+ compatibility updates
  • Looper functionality
  • Bypass effects via MIDI/Bluetooth

Analog Rack Delay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VocaLive CS for iPad

One-time10
  • Chorus$4.99
  • Compressor$4.99
  • Delay$4.99
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  • Parametric Equalizer$4.99
  • Choir$5.99
  • Morph$5.99
  • PitchFix$5.99
  • Recorder$19.99
  • Recorder + Studio$24.99
  • All FX Pack$24.99
None

Analog Rack Delay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VocaLive CS for iPad free?
VocaLive CS for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analog Rack Delay free?
Analog Rack Delay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VocaLive CS for iPad or Analog Rack Delay have ads?
Neither VocaLive CS for iPad nor Analog Rack Delay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive CS for iPad or Analog Rack Delay?
VocaLive CS for iPad ships an update every 9 months, and Analog Rack Delay every 5 months. Most recently, VocaLive CS for iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Analog Rack Delay on October 24, 2026.

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