Comparison

VocaLive for iPad vs BMM Brunstad

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

Head to head
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

BMM Brunstad

Access a vast library of music, speeches, and other audio content on your mobile device. Discover new tracks, create personalized playlists, and download them for offline listening. Requires a BCC Portal Account for full access.

Highlights
  • Stream music and speeches
  • Discover new audio content
  • Create personal playlists
  • Download content for offline listening
  • Access latest tracks immediately
Features
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Listen to music, speeches and all the other content available on BMM, right on your phone. Discover and browse through thousands of edifying tracks, and listen to them at any time, and get the latest tracks, as soon as they arrive, ready for your listening. Create and manage your own personal playlists and download them to the phone - without connecting to a computer. Listen to your playlists, whenever you want to - even without an internet connection. You will need a BCC Portal Account to access the apps content.

Screenshots

BMM Brunstad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BMM Brunstad at 82% against VocaLive for iPad's 35%. BMM Brunstad also leads on price (Free vs $24.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). VocaLive for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

BMM Brunstad is free to download; VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99 up front. VocaLive for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BMM Brunstad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 9 months, BMM Brunstad every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VocaLive for iPad versus BMM Brunstad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLive for iPadBMM Brunstad
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCBCC Media STI

Customer experience

VocaLive for iPad

Written reviews194 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative53.1%

BMM Brunstad

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative7.9%

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

BMM Brunstad

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

BMM Brunstad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VocaLive for iPad free?
VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BMM Brunstad free?
BMM Brunstad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VocaLive for iPad or BMM Brunstad have ads?
Neither VocaLive for iPad nor BMM Brunstad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive for iPad or BMM Brunstad?
VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 9 months, and BMM Brunstad every 11 days. Most recently, VocaLive for iPad was updated on October 22, 2026 and BMM Brunstad on October 23, 2026.

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