# KaraokeTube vs Sing by Stingray

The clearest difference is rating: Sing by Stingray at 4.6 against KaraokeTube's 3.2. Sing by Stingray also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). KaraokeTube's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KaraokeTube sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sing by Stingray sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sing by Stingray holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sing by Stingray has 20K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of KaraokeTube's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sing by Stingray's.

KaraokeTube ships an update every 7 months, Sing by Stingray every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KaraokeTube | Sing by Stingray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karaoketube/id672584417/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Gaponenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/368378431) | [Yokee Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109052) |

## What reviewers say

### KaraokeTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karaoketube/id672584417)

Sing your favorite songs with lyrics from a vast streaming library. This app offers a user-friendly interface, HD video quality, and features like playlists and favorites, bringing the karaoke bar experience to your device.

**Highlights:** Streaming library of over 8000 songs, High and HD quality videos, Intuitive song search, AirPlay support, Favorites and custom playlists, New songs added regularly

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription for one week | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1-month subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-month subscription | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6-month subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| Subscription for one year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Version | $19.99 | one-time |


### Sing by Stingray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271)

This app offers a vast karaoke library with over 50,000 songs across various genres and languages. Users can sing, record, and edit their performances with effects, then share them with a global community or on social media. It also facilitates interaction with other singers through duets and comments.

**Highlights:** 50,000+ karaoke songs, Sing, record, and edit performances, Voice and video effects, Social sharing to multiple platforms, Community interaction and duets, Pitch tracking for accuracy, Rewind feature for perfect recordings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP All Access Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| The Voice Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP All Access Pass | $11.99 | per month |
| VIP All Access Pass | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎤 Enjoyable singing experience
- 💡 Helpful for improving singing skills
- 👍 Good song selection
- 🎶 Allows sharing of singing performances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited access without VIP subscription
- 🐛 Stability issues and app crashes
- 🔇 Inability to hear own recordings without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and losing account progress
- Microphone issues and poor audio quality
- Songs disappearing from library

**Requested features**

- More free song options
- Ability to save and listen to recordings without VIP
- Better sorting and organization of songs
- Duet functionality with other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KaraokeTube free?

KaraokeTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sing by Stingray free?

Sing by Stingray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KaraokeTube or Sing by Stingray?

Sing by Stingray is rated higher. KaraokeTube averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sing by Stingray averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do KaraokeTube or Sing by Stingray have ads?

Sing by Stingray shows ads; KaraokeTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, KaraokeTube or Sing by Stingray?

KaraokeTube ships an update every 7 months, and Sing by Stingray every 2 months. Most recently, KaraokeTube was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sing by Stingray on October 30, 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.*