Comparison

Overdubber vs Studio Vocal Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Overdubber

Features
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Record vocals and instruments in layers on your iPhone or iPad. Sing a harmony, add guitar to a melody, or build a beat one part at a time. Record your first part, then listen back while you add the next. Overdubber keeps your recordings together so you can shape an idea into a demo and share it. START RECORDING FOR FREE Record up to 8 layers per project, mix your parts, and export your finished mix as WAV or M4A. • Stay in time with a metronome and count-in. • Loop your recording to practice or add another part. • Trim takes, adjust their timing, and add fades without changing the original recordings. • Balance each layer with volume, pan and mute controls. • Add reverb, tape warmth and Glue compression to your mix. • Return to projects that save automatically, and find them by name in your library. • Share your mix to Files, AirDrop or other apps. GET THE FULL APP A single purchase unlocks unlimited layers, audio import, individual-track export, additional themes and no ads. Bring in backing tracks and samples to record over. Export your layers as separate WAV files in a ZIP when you want to continue mixing in another music app. One-time purchase. No subscription. Overdubber supports VoiceOver, larger text and Reduce Motion on iPhone and iPad.

About

Studio Vocal Recorder

Features
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Studio Vocal Recorder is a professional-grade audio processing and vocal recording application designed for singers, voice artists, and mobile producers. Powered by an advanced, low-latency audio engine, it transforms your device into a portable recording studio equipped with industry-standard vocal effects and precise pitch correction tools. Whether you are capturing a quick melody, recording a voiceover, or mixing a highly produced vocal track, Studio Vocal Recorder provides the essential tools to achieve broadcast-quality sound anywhere. ADVANCED RECORDING ENGINE Capture pristine audio with a high-performance framework built for reliability and professional audio processing. * Take Management: Record multiple vocal takes, compare different performances, and seamlessly switch between them to compile your best work. * Non-Destructive Workflow: Experiment freely with comprehensive undo and redo capabilities. PROFESSIONAL PITCH CORRECTION Achieve flawless vocals with intelligent, real-time tuning algorithms. * Smart Auto-Key Detection: Let the application automatically analyze your vocal input to determine the precise musical key and scale. * Adjustable Tuning Speed: Dial in the exact amount of pitch correction required, ranging from subtle, natural adjustments to aggressive, stylized vocal tuning. COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO EFFECTS Mix and polish your tracks using a full suite of powerful audio processing tools driven by JUCE and AudioKit technology. * Mic Modeling: Emulate the distinct tonal characteristics and warmth of classic studio microphones. * Dynamics Control: Maintain consistent volume levels using a professional compressor and an intelligent noise gate to eliminate background bleed. * Tone Shaping: Sculpt your sound using a precise equalizer (EQ), a De-Esser for sibilance reduction, and an Exciter for high-end vocal clarity. * Spatial Effects: Add professional depth and dimension to your recordings with customizable Tape Delay and Plate Reverb. * Vocal Doubler: Instantly widen and thicken your vocal presence for standout choruses and ad-libs. AUDIO CLEANUP AND EXPORT Take your vocals from raw recordings to polished, radio-ready tracks ready for distribution or further production. * Vocal Denoising: Clean up your final takes by stripping away background hiss and ambient room noise with built-in audio restoration tools. * Flexible Export Options: Export your final processed vocal mix to share directly,

Screenshots

Overdubber4 screens
Studio Vocal Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio Vocal Recorder at none against Overdubber's 1. Studio Vocal Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Overdubber's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Overdubber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Studio Vocal Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overdubber ships an update every 5 days, Studio Vocal Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Overdubber versus Studio Vocal Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverdubberStudio Vocal Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThorbjørn Throndsen BonvikAmila Rathnayake

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Overdubber

One-time1
  • Overdubber Full Unlock$2.99
None

Studio Vocal Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overdubber free?
Overdubber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studio Vocal Recorder free?
Studio Vocal Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Overdubber or Studio Vocal Recorder have ads?
Both Overdubber and Studio Vocal Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Overdubber or Studio Vocal Recorder?
Overdubber ships an update every 5 days, and Studio Vocal Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, Overdubber was updated on October 28, 2026 and Studio Vocal Recorder on November 3, 2026.

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