Comparison

VocaLive for iPad vs KORG Module Pro

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

KORG Module Pro

This app provides a high-quality mobile sound module for iOS devices, offering professional piano and keyboard sounds. It's ideal for live performance and music production, allowing users to create studio-quality music anywhere with just an iOS device and a MIDI keyboard. Expandable sound libraries and integration with other music apps enhance its capabilities.

Highlights
  • High-quality piano and keyboard sound engines
  • Six dedicated sound engines
  • Ultra-low latency
  • AUv3 support
  • Set list function with score viewer
  • Expansion sound libraries
  • Performance recording and sharing
Features
Currently charting
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The best sounds, available to everyone. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • Achieved the #1 position*on the App Store* in the Top Paid Music App category *USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and much more! Ideal for performance and music production, KORG Module is a high-quality sound module app for iOS that contains a professional sound library. With just your iPad/iPhone and a MIDI keyboard such as the new microKEY, you can play studio-quality keyboard and grand piano sounds anywhere. You can also use the sounds of KORG Module for the KORG Gadget music production app. Maintaining its position at the forefront of mobile music apps, KORG now offers you a new style of performance and production with KORG Module for iOS. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ● Stunningly high-quality piano and a full range of keyboard sound engines ● Six dedicated sound engines : Acoustic Piano/Electric Piano/Clav/Organ/Multi/Hybrid ● Ultra-low latency sound engine ● AUv3 support ● With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere ● Mobile music production in tandem with KORG Gadget ● Convenient set list function with a PDF/image score viewer and music player ● Power-up even more with expansion sound libraries: TRITON Best Selection / Ivory Mobile Grand and more! ● Easily record your performances, and share song sketches on SoundCloud ● Integrating iOS technology that's indispensable for the mobile environment *** Stunningly high-quality piano and a full range of keyboard sound engines *** KORG Module has five dedicated sound engines, providing a number of high-quality sounds that can be played back on your iOS using the "NATIVE ENGINE”. These engines feature technology that was developed for KORG's historic line of workstations and synthesizers including: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Clav, Organ, Multi, and Hybrid. Each display has carefully selected parameters, making it convenient and easy to adjust the sounds. We’ve also carefully ensured ideal playability and designed the system for ultra-low latency. Once you experience the quality of the sounds being produced from the slim body of your iPad, you'll agree that Module is radically different than anything else currently on the market. *** With just an iPad/iPhone and the new microKEY, you can enjoy great sound anywhere *** KORG Module and the microKEY are the best possible combination for a mobile performance environment. With the new microKEY which supports a damper, or the microKEY Air which provides a wireless connection via Bluetooth MIDI, your iPad can transform into a high-quality sound module. In your room, in a practice studio, or performing on stage,, it's easy to set up and immerse yourself in a superb playing experience wherever you are. Of course you can also use any MIDI keyboard that can connect to your iPad via Apple Lightning - USB camera adapter. The velocity curve function conforms the sound to your playing dynamics, so you'll be able to perform comfortably using any MIDI keyboard. Even if you don't have a MIDI keyboard, you can use the apps on-screen keyboard, phrase function, or MIDI player to play the sounds. The MIDI player can load and play standard MIDI files for your listening enjoyment. *** Mobile music production in tandem with KORG Gadget *** You can also use the high-quality KORG Module sounds inside KORG Gadget, the mobile music production app. If you have Module and Gadget, the five tools Salzburg, Montreal, Alexandria, Firenze, and Glasgow are added inside, allowing access the same way as Gadget. These five powerful gadgets will add even more variety to your music productions, raising your music to the next level. Whether for performance or for production, both of these apps deliver ultimate sound. More info at korg.com

Screenshots

KORG Module Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VocaLive for iPad at $24.99 against KORG Module Pro's $39.99. VocaLive for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). KORG Module Pro's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99 and KORG Module Pro $39.99 up front. VocaLive for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and KORG Module Pro sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KORG Module Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KORG Module Pro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of VocaLive for iPad's written reviews are positive against 64% of KORG Module Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 8 months, KORG Module Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VocaLive for iPad versus KORG Module Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocaLive for iPadKORG Module Pro
Price$24.99 — better$39.99
Rating2.9 (26 ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings261.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCKORG INC.

Customer experience

VocaLive for iPad

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

KORG Module Pro

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

VocaLive for iPad

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎤 High-quality vocal effects and processors
  • 🎛️ Intuitive interface and easy-to-use controls
  • 🎵 Professional sound quality when working properly
  • ⚙️ Comprehensive effect presets available
  • 📱 Portable vocal recording solution for iOS

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and hidden costs
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues across iOS updates
  • ⏸️ Poor compatibility with iOS version updates
  • 🔌 Limited microphone/hardware compatibility
  • 📦 Incomplete base app requiring additional paid features

KORG Module Pro

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎹 Excellent sound quality
  • 🎨 Versatile sound library
  • 📋 Useful set list functionality
  • 🔌 Good MIDI integration
  • 💻 Seamless integration with Korg Gadget

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Low volume/output issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
  • 🔀 Inconsistent behavior when switching patches
  • 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchased content
  • 🔍 Limited sound customization options

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

KORG Module Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Purchased content not appearing or disappearing
  • Sustain pedal not functioning properly
  • Polyphony issues causing notes to drop out
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add split and layer functionality
  • Implement MIDI learn capabilities
  • Improve set list management with reordering and copying
  • Add support for background audio and AUv3
  • Provide better integration with other Korg apps

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
20 purchases

KORG Module Pro

One-time20
  • Hybrid Synth Essential 2$4.99
  • Future Synths$4.99
  • London Symphonic Orchestra$6.99
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  • Dream Pop$6.99
  • Petrichor$6.99
  • Shoulder Pads$6.99
  • Space Western$6.99
  • Wurley Electric Piano$9.99
  • Mellow Tape Keyboard$9.99
  • Soundiron Voice of Rapture Soprano$9.99
  • Wild Kits$9.99
  • Dreamy Synths$9.99
  • Organ & Clav Collection$19.99
  • TRITON Best Selection$19.99
  • 80's Electric Piano$19.99
  • Orchestral Dreams$19.99
  • Classic EP-88M$19.99
  • Ivory Mobile American D$29.99
  • Ivory Mobile Grand$29.99
  • Module Performance Expansion$29.99

Questions

Is VocaLive for iPad free?
VocaLive for iPad costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is KORG Module Pro free?
KORG Module Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VocaLive for iPad or KORG Module Pro?
KORG Module Pro is rated higher. VocaLive for iPad averages 2.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while KORG Module Pro averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do VocaLive for iPad or KORG Module Pro have ads?
Neither VocaLive for iPad nor KORG Module Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocaLive for iPad or KORG Module Pro?
VocaLive for iPad ships an update every 8 months, and KORG Module Pro monthly. Most recently, VocaLive for iPad was updated on September 1, 2026 and KORG Module Pro on September 23, 2026.

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