Comparison

iVocal vs ListenHB

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

Head to head
About

iVocal

This app offers an unlimited music listening experience, allowing you to save data and enjoy trending songs offline. It supports all audio formats and provides background playback, playlist creation, and a customizable equalizer for a personalized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited offline music listening
  • Supports all audio formats
  • Background playback
  • Create favorite playlists
  • Customizable equalizer
  • Rename song function
Features
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iVocal, your personal music world. You can listen to your beloved playlist Unlimited: No Wifi or Internet SAVE the most data and ENJOY the most trending/hot songs. Audio Player for All Type of Audio Formats Not only an MP3 player, Music Player supports all music and audio formats including MP3, MIDI, WAV, FLAC, AAC, APE, etc. And play them in high quality. - While using other apps, you can play music in the background for free with all audio files - Create a favorite playlist. - One tap to play offline music. - Save music for offline playing. - As powerful as your wish When you open the app, the first thing that catches your eye is the carefully uploaded song list, each song displayed on the homepage with a beautiful cover, name, and artist name. This is not just a showcase, but also a reflection of your musical taste. Clicking on any song will take you to a unique page designed specifically for playback, providing an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you are in a music scene. Furthermore, by clicking on the "More" option, you will discover a hidden treasure - the Rename function. Through this feature, you can freely modify the name of the current song, whether for personalization or to better organize your music library. In addition, the player is equipped with a default equalizer that is turned off. Once activated, you can enter the sound effect adjustment interface for the current song. By sliding different frequency sliders, you can adjust bass, treble, and more according to your preferences, customizing your music experience. This is not just a player, it is a tool to make your music more vivid. iVocal is the fastest way to discover popular and latest music. Now download it and enjoy it!

About

ListenHB

Stream your own audio content with this lightweight application. It offers smooth, reliable playback for various audio formats and supports live and past broadcasts. Enjoy high-quality streaming and background playback for continuous listening.

Highlights
  • Personal stream URL input
  • Smooth and reliable playback
  • Supports Ogg, Opus, WebM, MP3
  • Live and past HBNI stream playback
  • Clean and lightweight interface
  • Background playback
Features
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ListenHB lets you listen to your own streams quickly and easily. Simply enter your stream URL of your streaming mounts and start listening with smooth, reliable playback. Officially supports audio formats including Ogg (Vorbis, Theora), Opus, WebM (VP8/VP9), and MP3. Features built in playback for live and past HBNI streams. ListenHB is designed with a clean and lightweight interface, the app provides high-quality streaming, fast loading, and background playback so you can enjoy your favorite internet radio anytime.

Screenshots

iVocal4 screens
ListenHB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListenHB at none against iVocal's 3. ListenHB also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). iVocal's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iVocal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ListenHB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ListenHB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVocal has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVocal ships an update every 3 weeks, ListenHB weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iVocal versus ListenHB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVocalListenHB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer熙林 谭Curtis Waldner

Customer experience

iVocal

All ratings2,085 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.6%

ListenHB

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iVocal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve login stability
  • Reduce ad frequency

ListenHB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iVocal

Subscriptions2
  • iVocal Weekly VIP$2.997 Days
  • iVocal Yearly VIP$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • iVocal lifetime VIP$34.99
None

ListenHB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVocal free?
iVocal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListenHB free?
ListenHB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iVocal or ListenHB?
ListenHB is rated higher. iVocal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while ListenHB averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iVocal or ListenHB have ads?
Neither iVocal nor ListenHB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVocal or ListenHB?
iVocal ships an update every 3 weeks, and ListenHB weekly. Most recently, iVocal was updated on November 4, 2026 and ListenHB on November 5, 2026.

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