VocaLive for iPad vs FrequencyCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
FrequencyCat
Transform your photos into unique sound art using advanced image-to-sound technology. Explore, enjoy, and share your creative audio-visual pieces. Embrace your inner artist and discover the unexpected.
- Morph images into sound art
- Create spectrogram oddities
- Share sound art creations
- Unique audio-visual experience
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Hide an image inside sound. FrequencyCat is a playful tool for exploring the connection between images, sound, and spectrograms. Choose an image, and FrequencyCat transforms it into a unique audio signal. Play the sound and view its spectrogram, and you’ll see the original image emerge again from the frequencies. With FrequencyCat, you can: - Turn images into sound - View audio spectrograms in real time - Play sounds and reveal the images hidden inside them - Explore how different images create different sounds - Discover the relationship between sound, frequency, and Fourier transforms in an intuitive way There’s no magic behind it. Just frequencies, phases, an inverse Fourier transform, and a little curiosity about sound. Whether you’re interested in acoustics, music, signal processing, or simply wondering what an image might sound like, FrequencyCat gives you a new way to explore. Pick an image. Hear what it sounds like.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FrequencyCat at 100% against VocaLive for iPad's 35%. FrequencyCat also leads on price (Free vs $24.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). VocaLive for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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
FrequencyCat is free to download; VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99 up front. VocaLive for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. FrequencyCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 9 months, FrequencyCat every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VocaLive for iPad | FrequencyCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Xuesong Zhang |
Customer experience
VocaLive for iPad
FrequencyCat
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
FrequencyCat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VocaLive for iPad
- 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
FrequencyCat
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VocaLive for iPad free?
Is FrequencyCat free?
Do VocaLive for iPad or FrequencyCat have ads?
Which is updated more often, VocaLive for iPad or FrequencyCat?
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