# Mobile VOCALOID Editor vs RecStar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecStar at 89% against Mobile VOCALOID Editor's 44%. RecStar also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 20). Mobile VOCALOID Editor's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 14). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile VOCALOID Editor sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RecStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

RecStar holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VOCALOID Editor has 141 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Mobile VOCALOID Editor's written reviews are positive against 89% of RecStar's.

Mobile VOCALOID Editor ships an update every 4 months, RecStar every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile VOCALOID Editor | RecStar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vocaloid-editor/id947797108/reviews) | **[4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recstar/id6471727990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [YITONG WENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507942757) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile VOCALOID Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vocaloid-editor/id947797108)

Create vocal tracks for your music using just a melody and lyrics on your smartphone. This app offers an intuitive interface, ready-to-use voices, and advanced editing features. Explore a vast library of additional voicebanks through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Create vocal tracks with melody and lyrics, Includes 'asa' AI and 'VY1 Lite' voices, Import/export VOCALOID VSQX and VPR formats, Up to 32 tracks (VOCALOID, AI, audio), Parameter editing (pitch bend), Mixer with compressor and reverb, Export as WAV or AAC

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jump In with VOCALOID | $3.99 | per month |
| Megpoid English | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hatsune Miku | $19.99 | one-time |
| v for flower | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yuki Natural | $19.99 | one-time |
| AI Megpoid | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hatsune Miku Original(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hatsune Miku Soft(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IA | $19.99 | one-time |
| KazehikiV(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fukase JP | $19.99 | one-time |
| AI Megpoid SOLID | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rana | $19.99 | one-time |
| AI Una Spicy | $19.99 | one-time |
| AI Una Sugar | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fukase EN | $19.99 | one-time |
| Akito(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sarah(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Allen(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Haruka(AI) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable
- 👍 Easy for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall/subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free voicebanks
- 🔒 Inability to navigate files within app

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty inserting lyrics properly

**Requested features**

- Option to buy voicebanks individually instead of subscription
- Inclusion of popular voicebanks like Kagamine Rin/Len for free


### RecStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recstar/id6471727990)

This audio recording application is specifically built for users who work with UTAU-style reclists. It offers a streamlined way to record and manage audio for vocal synthesis projects.

**Highlights:** UTAU reclist compatibility, Audio recording, Audio management, Streamlined workflow

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile VOCALOID Editor free?

Mobile VOCALOID Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RecStar free?

RecStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile VOCALOID Editor or RecStar?

RecStar is rated higher. Mobile VOCALOID Editor averages 2.9 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while RecStar averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Mobile VOCALOID Editor or RecStar have ads?

Neither Mobile VOCALOID Editor nor RecStar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile VOCALOID Editor or RecStar?

Mobile VOCALOID Editor ships an update every 4 months, and RecStar every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mobile VOCALOID Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and RecStar on October 24, 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.*