Comparison

MelodyLab vs Acapella from PicPlayPost

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

Head to head
About

MelodyLab

Record yourself playing an instrument or singing, then layer additional recordings to build a complete song. Export your multi-track musical creations as videos to share with others. Become your own band with this intuitive music creation tool.

Highlights
  • Multi-track video recording
  • Layered audio recordings
  • Create original songs
  • Export video to photo album
  • Share with friends
  • Import existing videos
  • Adjust volumes and re-record
Features
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Record a video of yourself when you play an instrument or sing, then add more recordings and create your own song. When finished, export video to photo album and share it with your friends. With MelodyLab you can be your own band! Instructions: 1. Start MelodyLab, select 'New Project' and name it. 2. Select project in list and click 'Open'. 3. When you open your project, the first recording box is already selected. Just tap 'Record' when you are ready to record. When you are done, tap 'Stop'. If you're not satisfied, press record again. 4. Choose another recording box and tap 'Record'. Repeat this procedure until you have filled all the boxes and are satisfied with your recordings. 5. You can re-record any frame in which order you like. 6. Select Play to see your result and maybe adjust volumes. 7. When finished click Export to save video to photo album. Tip: In settings you can choose which camera and microphone to use. You can also adjust the video quality. Always use earphones to get rid of feedback/echoing * You can also start by importing a video from your album. Maybe cooperate with a talented singer/drummer/guitarist? Support: info@melody-lab.com

About

Acapella from PicPlayPost

Create multi-frame music videos and collaborate with musicians worldwide. This app offers multitrack recording, advanced audio editing tools, and social sharing capabilities. Record songs, import videos, and enhance your sound with professional-grade effects.

Highlights
  • Multitrack recording up to 10 minutes
  • Audio editing with EQ and noise gate
  • Collaborate with musicians globally
  • Create multi-frame music videos
  • Import videos for acapella creation
  • Share video with CD quality audio
  • Download Apple lossless audio
Features
Currently charting
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Acapella is the ultimate music maker and you can collab with any musician around the world. Whether you’re a musician and you play the piano, guitar, flute, drums etc or love to sing a cover song or simply jam and record music - you can use Acapella singing app as a multitrack tool to create multi frame music videos. Scroll through the discover tab to find talented artist from around the world to collaborative with. Share the multi frame video or download an Apple lossless copy of the audio. Check out Acapella’s full featured music editing tool to help insure you produce the highest quality sound possible. Acapella music editor contains the following features: - Record song up to 10 minutes - Import one video (first video) to help you become the ultimate acapella maker - Optimize your sound with EQ (music equalizer), noise gate and processor - Collab with friends by making music together - Add your logo as a watermark (png, jpeg) - Pan audio left or right - Built-in metronome is a must have for a music creator - Share video with CD quality audio - Download Apple lossless (ALAC) audio file or m4a. - Listen to your songs from iTunes library to help you record songs - Create playlist you can listen to on the go - Share to favorite social platforms like Mixcord, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc... Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube - @AcapellaApp - Subscription auto-renew at the cost of the selected plan, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Setting after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. - Terms of use - https://www.mixcord.co/terms-of-use-agreement.html - Privacy policy - https://www.mixcord.co/privacy-policy.html Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at Team@mixcord.co

Screenshots

MelodyLab1 screens
Acapella from PicPlayPost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MelodyLab at none against Acapella from PicPlayPost's 10. MelodyLab also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.4). Acapella from PicPlayPost's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 176) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Acapella from PicPlayPost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MelodyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Acapella from PicPlayPost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acapella from PicPlayPost has 25K ratings behind it against 176, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MelodyLab's written reviews are positive against 48% of Acapella from PicPlayPost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, Acapella from PicPlayPost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MelodyLab versus Acapella from PicPlayPost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelodyLabAcapella from PicPlayPost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (176 ratings)4.6 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings17625K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#120 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB119 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMats ErikssonMixcord Inc.

Customer experience

MelodyLab

All ratings176 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral16.5%
Negative33.0%

Acapella from PicPlayPost

All ratings25,404 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,127 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

MelodyLab

From 176 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎵 Great for creating harmonies and multi-track recordings
  • 🎬 Simple video recording with multiple layout options
  • ✨ Fun and creative tool for musicians
  • 🎤 Allows hearing previous recordings while recording new parts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⏱️ Persistent sync and timing problems between tracks
  • 🔊 Missing volume control for 3x3 format layouts
  • 📤 Export functionality broken or unreliable
  • ⚠️ Performance lag when recording multiple parts

Acapella from PicPlayPost

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great app for singing and harmonizing
  • 👍 Easy to use and collaborate
  • 💡 Allows for creative expression

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Audio sync and latency issues
  • 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation

Bugs and requests

MelodyLab

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes when exporting videos
  • App crashes when attempting to record
  • Sync issues causing audio to play out of time
  • App freezes after naming new project
  • Recording stops after a few seconds on older devices
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  • Previously deleted audio plays during re-recording
  • App crashes during playback
  • Camera won't activate when recording
  • App closes when selecting record button
  • Export screen goes blank
  • Export doesn't save to camera roll despite confirmation
  • App crashes when opening previously created projects
  • Lag and delay issues, especially with Bluetooth enabled

Requested features

12 requests
  • Bluetooth headphone and wireless mic support
  • Metronome functionality built into app
  • Ability to re-record individual tracks/windows
  • More layout options beyond 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4
  • Inter-app audio support for external music apps
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  • Ability to crop or shorten individual sections
  • Delete recorded videos without re-recording
  • Pause and rewind during recording
  • Mac/desktop version of the app
  • Online collaboration/jam session feature
  • Filters and collage options for videos
  • Recover deleted projects functionality

Acapella from PicPlayPost

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio disappearing or becoming distorted
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Crashing when changing input/output settings
  • Delayed or out-of-sync playback

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit individual video tracks
  • Option to save projects and resume later
  • Improved audio quality and effects
  • Support for Bluetooth headphones

In-app purchases

None

MelodyLab

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Acapella from PicPlayPost

Subscriptions2
  • Singing App Pro (mo)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Multitrack Editor Pro (yr)$47.991 Year
One-time8
  • Frames Pack 1$0.99
  • Frames Pack 2$0.99
  • Frames Pack 5$0.99
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  • 3 minutes$2.99
  • Branding Watermark$2.99
  • Custom Frames$2.99
  • 3 minutes Superpack$4.99
  • 10 minutes + Everything$7.99

Questions

Is MelodyLab free?
MelodyLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acapella from PicPlayPost free?
Acapella from PicPlayPost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MelodyLab or Acapella from PicPlayPost?
Acapella from PicPlayPost is rated higher. MelodyLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Acapella from PicPlayPost averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.
Do MelodyLab or Acapella from PicPlayPost have ads?
Neither MelodyLab nor Acapella from PicPlayPost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MelodyLab or Acapella from PicPlayPost?
MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, and Acapella from PicPlayPost every 3 weeks. Most recently, MelodyLab was updated on November 1, 2026 and Acapella from PicPlayPost on November 10, 2026.

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