Comparison

Linger vs Master Karaoke

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

Head to head
About

Linger

Discover music based on location and connect with others through shared listening experiences. Drop songs on a map, explore nearby music, and participate in community playlist battles. Customize your profile and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Drop music on a live map
  • Explore nearby music drops
  • Participate in playlist battles
  • Connect with other listeners
  • Customize avatar and profile
  • Leaderboard and streak tracking
  • Integrates with major music streaming services
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Linger is where music meets place. Drop the song you’re listening to at your location, explore what others are playing nearby, and compete in community playlist battles. DROP MUSIC ON THE MAP Pin what you’re listening to right where you are. Browse a live map of nearby drops, tap to preview songs, react, comment, and discover new music from real people in real places. DISCOVER & CONNECT • Explore trending and nearby drops • Follow other listeners and build your profile • Customize your avatar and earn vibes • Climb the leaderboard and keep your drop streak alive PLAYLIST BATTLE EVENTS Join or host music competitions with friends, campuses, cities, or regions: • Submit songs to open events and battle playlists • Vote in head-to-head matchups or swipe through submissions • Compete in team vs. team or individual events • See live results, podiums, and winner badges • Share your votes and results to social BUILT FOR HOW YOU LISTEN Connect Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, or Tidal so Linger can detect what you’re playing and make dropping songs fast and easy. LINGER PREMIUM Upgrade for the full experience: • Create and join premium playlist battle events • Vote in matchups and ranked top-3 voting • Submit songs to community events • Full leaderboard access • Premium badge on your profile Start with a 7-day free trial. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. WIDGET & SHARE EXTENSION Drop songs from your home screen widget or share directly from your music apps. Location is used to show nearby drops and place your music on the map. Notifications keep you updated on likes, comments, events, and streak reminders. Download Linger and leave your soundtrack on the map. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Master Karaoke

This app is a comprehensive karaoke studio for your device. It allows you to remove vocals from songs, record your own singing with effects, and export high-quality audio or video. All processing is done locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • AI Vocal Remover
  • Karaoke Recording
  • Studio Voice Effects
  • Audio & Video Player
  • On-device processing
  • Export audio/video
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Master Karaoke is an all-in-one karaoke studio that lets you remove vocals, record your singing, apply professional voice effects, and export high-quality audio or video—all directly on your device. Designed for karaoke enthusiasts, singers, musicians, and content creators, Master Karaoke combines powerful audio processing with an easy-to-use interface while keeping your files private. Everything is processed locally on your device, with no cloud uploads and no account required. Features AI Vocal Remover: Remove vocals to create karaoke (instrumental) tracks Isolate vocals for practice or editing Works with both audio and video files 100% on-device processing Karaoke Recording: Record your voice while singing along Automatic synchronization between music and vocals Record with audio or video tracks Playback your performance instantly Studio Voice Effects: Reverb Echo / Delay Compression Independent microphone and music volume controls Audio & Video Player: Play audio and video files Tempo adjustment Pitch (transpose) adjustment Export adjusted media Android TV Pairing (Master Karaoke Pro): Pair your phone with Master Karaoke TV using a QR code to: Stream YouTube videos Stream audio and video files Use your phone as a wireless microphone Export: Export your projects as: MP3 MP4 Save to: Built-in app album Device storage Built-in Album: Organize your karaoke library with: Audio and video sections Folders and subfolders File management tools Easy access to recordings and processed media Privacy: Master Karaoke is designed with privacy first. No account required No cloud uploads No user data collection No tracking All processing happens entirely on your device. Master Karaoke Pro A Master Karaoke Pro subscription unlocks premium features including: TV pairing and streaming Wireless microphone AI vocal export Export adjusted media Full recording and export features Subscription Plans: • Monthly • Yearly Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.conappsol.com/menu/app-privacy-and-policies/master-karaoke Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linger4 screens
Master Karaoke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Linger at 6 against Master Karaoke's 1. Linger also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Linger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Master Karaoke sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Linger against 5.0 for Master Karaoke. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linger has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Linger versus Master Karaoke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingerMaster Karaoke
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalachi PatrickConAppSol, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linger

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

Master Karaoke

Subscriptions2
  • Master Karaoke Pro$5.991 Month
  • Master Karaoke Pro$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Linger free?
Linger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Master Karaoke free?
Master Karaoke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linger or Master Karaoke?
Linger and Master Karaoke are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Linger or Master Karaoke have ads?
Neither Linger nor Master Karaoke shows ads.

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