Comparison

VocaLive for iPad vs Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

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

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About

VocaLive for iPad

This app provides singers with studio-quality vocal effects and recording tools. It offers real-time processing, a multi-track recorder, and microphone emulations to enhance vocal performances and practice sessions.

Highlights
  • 12 real-time professional vocal effects
  • 4-processor effects chain
  • 2-track recorder (expandable)
  • Mic Room with 20 mic emulations
  • Vocal warm-up tools
  • Voice Cancel for backing tracks
  • Live Mode 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 for iPad includes 12 vocal effects: Pitch Fix (for tuning or stylized FX), Choir, Morph, Reverb, De-Esser, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter plus a vocal Double effect available via registration. 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 use. 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 for iPad features: • Real time vocal processor + recording app • 4-processor vocal effects chain • 12 professional studio-quality vocal effects 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 * 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

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

A stereo digital delay audio plugin for iOS DAWs that syncs to your project's tempo. Create complex, synchronized delay patterns with adjustable stereo separation and panning effects. Offers full parameter automation and preset management.

Highlights
  • AUv3 compatible audio plugin
  • Tempo and beat division sync
  • Adjustable stereo separation
  • Panning and reverse audio effects
  • Parameter automation
  • Preset management
  • Stereo signal level meters
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This is a AUv3 compatible digital delay which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand. It supports a modern graphical interface and presets with stereo meters for monitoring signal levels. This stereo digital panning delay allows you to specify a compositions tempo and beat divisions in order to create some pretty crazy synced delay patterns. You can further specify how the stereo separation for the left and right channels, even apply panning and reverse audio effects to the mix. This plugin allows complete parameter automation and auto sync to master tempo. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also soon be available from 4Pockets.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin at $3.99 against VocaLive for iPad's $24.99. Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). VocaLive for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 6). On ads and iOS requirement 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

VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99 and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin $3.99 up front. VocaLive for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of VocaLive for iPad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 8 months, Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin monthly. Both last shipped on September 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
VocaLive for iPad versus Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLive for iPadPanning Delay AUv3 Plugin
Price$24.99$3.99 — better
Rating2.9 (26 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLC4Pockets.com

Customer experience

VocaLive for iPad

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative53.1%

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

VocaLive for iPad

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 7, iOS 11, iOS 15, iOS 16 updates
  • App won't start after iOS updates
  • Harmony presets reverting to other presets after updates
  • Stereo recording with phase cancellation instead of mono
  • Vocal audio too quiet or inaudible
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  • Microphone input not recognized
  • App disappears when minimized or switching apps
  • Audible hum in audio output
  • Lag and latency in pitch control and harmonizer
  • Recording glitches, pops, and drops
  • In-app purchases not persisting after reinstall or update
  • Audiobus initialization errors
  • Unable to load sounds for upload
  • WiFi file transfer link not functional

Requested features

15 requests
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support for use in other DAWs
  • AudioBus compatibility
  • Stereo to mono conversion effect
  • Distortion effect
  • Looper functionality for stacking vocal loops
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  • Multi-track recording with proper timeline editing
  • Waveform visualization for editing
  • Audio copy/paste functionality
  • Better file transfer options (Dropbox, Google Drive integration)
  • GarageBand plugin integration
  • Bluetooth speaker connectivity
  • Keyboard chord control with polyphony
  • Video playback for karaoke/practice
  • Dock connector microphone support
  • Better song list UI with longer character limits

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

VocaLive for iPad

One-time6
  • External Control$5.99
  • Looper$14.99
  • Mic Pack$14.99
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  • Recorder$19.99
  • Studio$19.99
  • Recorder + Studio$24.99
None

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VocaLive for iPad free?
VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin free?
Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VocaLive for iPad or Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin?
Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin is rated higher. VocaLive for iPad averages 2.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do VocaLive for iPad or Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin have ads?
Neither VocaLive for iPad nor Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive for iPad or Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin?
VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 8 months, and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin monthly. Most recently, VocaLive for iPad was updated on September 1, 2026 and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin on September 1, 2026.

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