VocaLive CS for iPad vs ChartPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
ChartPad
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Sali sul palco. Il resto sparisce. ChartPad è il copilota del tuo live: lo spartito giusto, al momento giusto, per ogni musicista della band. MODALITÀ CONCERTO — IL PALCO È TUO Chart a tutto schermo. Leggi, suoni, vai avanti. BLUETOOTH E MIDI — E IL BRANO CAMBIA Collega un pedale Bluetooth come AirTurn o iRig BlueTurn e gira pagina senza toccare lo schermo. Con il MIDI su Wi-Fi/USB o BT lo show viene guidato ChartPad segue ogni cambio, all’istante. CHORD CHART — SCRIVI, ED È GIÀ UN PDF Accordi, battute, sezioni e ripetizioni in pochi tocchi con un semplice drag and drop. LA BAND, TUTTA INSIEME Invita i musicisti, condividi setlist e versioni. Ognuno ha la sua parte, l’ordine resta sincronizzato e alla prova arrivate già pronti. E in più: • importa testi e accordi, puliscili e trasponili • scansiona e annota i tuoi PDF • lavora offline: tutto si sincronizza quando torni online Pensata iPad-first, perfetta anche su iPhone. ChartPad include acquisti in-app: il piano Premium rimuove il limite di storage del piano gratuito, ideale per librerie PDF estese. Meno tempo a cercare file. Più tempo a suonare.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChartPad at every 3 months against VocaLive CS for iPad's every 9 months. VocaLive CS for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. VocaLive CS for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ChartPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VocaLive CS for iPad ships an update every 9 months, ChartPad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VocaLive CS for iPad | ChartPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Riccardo Gialletti |
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
ChartPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VocaLive CS for iPad
- 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
ChartPad
- ChartPad Premium$3.99
Questions
Is VocaLive CS for iPad free?
Is ChartPad free?
Do VocaLive CS for iPad or ChartPad have ads?
Which is updated more often, VocaLive CS for iPad or ChartPad?
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