# RecStar vs VoiSona

RecStar and VoiSona both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of RecStar's written reviews are positive against 74% of VoiSona's. RecStar also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). VoiSona's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for RecStar against 4.2 for VoiSona. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VoiSona has 114 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of RecStar's written reviews are positive against 74% of VoiSona's.

RecStar ships an update every 4 weeks, VoiSona every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RecStar | VoiSona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recstar/id6471727990/reviews) | **[4.2 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voisona/id6478200421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YITONG WENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507942757) | [Techno-Speech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732203962) |

## What reviewers say

### RecStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recstar/id6471727990)

This audio recording application is specifically built for users who work with UTAU-style reclists. It offers a streamlined way to record and manage audio for vocal synthesis projects.

**Highlights:** UTAU reclist compatibility, Audio recording, Audio management, Streamlined workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VoiSona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voisona/id6478200421)

Create professional-quality singing voices with an intuitive interface. Input notes and lyrics, then easily adjust timing, pitch, and tone. Access a variety of voice libraries and integrate with your favorite music production software.

**Highlights:** AI singing voice synthesis, Intuitive piano roll input, Precise vocal adjustments, Diverse voice libraries, DAW integration (Audio Unit v3), MusicXML and MIDI import/export

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, been using for a while and love it
- 🎨 Easy to make covers and original songs
- 🎶 Chis-a has a wonderful voice
- 🔧 Batch lyric entry works well
- 💡 Able to import CSS files and convert UST/VSQX to CSS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scroll is a little janky
- 🔒 Need to pay for more voicebanks
- 🔍 Confusing interface, hard to navigate
- 🐛 Glitchy when touching notes
- 🔇 Only one voice option (Chis-a)

**Reported bugs**

- Midi files don't work when imported
- TSSLN files can't be imported
- App freezes when trying to import files

**Requested features**

- Add more voicebanks (free and paid)
- Ability to import MIDI files
- Support for multiple tracks/harmonies
- Improved scrolling and zooming functionality
- AUv3 support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RecStar free?

RecStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VoiSona free?

VoiSona is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RecStar or VoiSona?

VoiSona is rated higher. RecStar averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while VoiSona averages 4.2 from 114 ratings.

### Do RecStar or VoiSona have ads?

Neither RecStar nor VoiSona shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RecStar or VoiSona?

RecStar ships an update every 4 weeks, and VoiSona every 6 weeks. Most recently, RecStar was updated on September 20, 2026 and VoiSona on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*