Comparison

Mobile VOCALOID Editor vs Play2Glow

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

Head to head
About

Mobile VOCALOID Editor

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
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Capture your music, anytime, anywhere. With Mobile VOCALOID Editor, all you need is a melody and lyrics to start creating vocal tracks—anytime, anywhere, right from your smartphone. From this version, the app is offered through a monthly subscription, giving you continuous updates and new features. Try it free for 14 days and see how easy it is! Please check “Before You Start (Important)” at the end. ■ Create with VOCALOID on your smartphone - Start with a 14-day free trial. - Just enter a melody and lyrics, and your vocal track is ready instantly. Optimized for touch controls with an intuitive interface. Tutorial videos are available on the official site. ■ Comes with ready-to-use voices - Two voicebanks are included: "asa" – an AI-powered voice with a “delicate, transparent singing style” "VY1 Lite" – our standard female voice - AI voicebanks including “asa” support Japanese, English, and Chinese. ■ Enjoy with familiar voices - From popular characters to the latest AI voices, additional voicebanks are available as in-app purchases directly within the app. ■ Main Features - Import/export VOCALOID4 VSQX and VOCALOID6 VPR formats - Up to 32 tracks (VOCALOID, VOCALOID:AI, and audio tracks combined) - Parameter editing such as pitch bend (same as VOCALOID6 Editor on Mac/PC) - Real-time and step input with built-in or iOS-compatible MIDI keyboards - Mixer Screen with compressor and reverb - Export mixdown as WAV or AAC For full specifications, please visit the official website. ■ Available Voicebanks (in-app purchases) Voicebanks are sold separately and require an active subscription to use. - VOCALOID:AI Voicebanks Hatsune Miku V6 Original / Hatsune Miku V6 Soft / Vocalo no Ci-chan / Kanade / Uge / Kasukabe Tsumugi / Fuiro / Kotonoha Akane / Kotonoha Aoi / GekiyakuV / KazehikiV / AI Yuzuki Yukari / AI Kizuna Akari / AI Tsuina-chan / AI Megpoid SOLID / Shiki Rowen AI / AI Megpoid / AI Otomachi Una Sugar / AI Otomachi Una Spicy / AI Hibiki Koto / JESSICA / SANDRA / BRIAN / MATTHEW / HARUKA / AKITO / SARAH / ALLEN / SAKURA / ASAHI / MICHELLE / LUCAS / TAKU / SHION (More to come in future updates) - VOCALOID Voicebanks Hatsune Miku / v for flower / Kaai Yuki / IA / IA ROCKS / Megpoid Native / Megpoid English / Yuzuki Yukari Jun / Yuzuki Yukari In / Yuzuki Yukari Rin / Fukase JP / Fukase EN / Tohoku Zunko / Yumemi Nemu / VY1 / VY2 / CYBER DIVA / CYBER SONGMAN / Rana / Aoki Lapis / Merli / ZOLA KYO / ZOLA YUU / ZOLA WIL / galaco RED / galaco BLUE / Mew / Sachiko / Hiyama Kiyoteru Natural / Hiyama Kiyoteru ROCK / miki Natural / unity-chan! ----- Before You Start (Important) ----- - Version 2.0 requires iOS 17 or later. - From Version 2.0, core features are available through a subscription. - Purchased voicebanks are one-time in-app purchases, but can only be used with an active subscription. - Customers using Version 1.x can continue indefinitely for free, including previously purchased voicebanks. - The app version can be checked under HELP > About Application. - EULA: https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/download.vocaloid/license/MVE/EULA_MVE_EN.pdf - Privacy Policy: https://www.yamaha.com/en/apps_docs/apps_common/common_PP_fb-20190820.html -----

About

Play2Glow

Features
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Play2Glow is a guitar practice app from ToneBEYOND. It supports everyday practice with a tuner, practice recording, and stage-style rehearsal for getting used to playing in front of listeners. What you can do: - Support guitar tuning - Record practice takes - Practice with a warm virtual audience - Try AR-style stage presence when available PITCH appears as a visual practice companion, but Play2Glow does not score, rank, or grade your performance. Use it as a small, supportive practice space for preparing your sound and building confidence before playing for others.

Screenshots

Mobile VOCALOID Editor4 screens
Play2Glow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play2Glow at none against Mobile VOCALOID Editor's 20. Play2Glow also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mobile VOCALOID Editor sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Play2Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile VOCALOID Editor ships an update every 4 months, Play2Glow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mobile VOCALOID Editor versus Play2Glow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile VOCALOID EditorPlay2Glow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationTomonori Kowatari

Bugs and requests

Mobile VOCALOID Editor

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Difficulty inserting lyrics properly

Requested features

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

Play2Glow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Mobile VOCALOID Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Jump In with VOCALOID14 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time19
  • Megpoid English$19.99
  • Hatsune Miku$19.99
  • v for flower$19.99
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  • Yuki Natural$19.99
  • AI Megpoid$19.99
  • Hatsune Miku Original(AI)$19.99
  • Hatsune Miku Soft(AI)$19.99
  • IA$19.99
  • KazehikiV(AI)$19.99
  • Fukase JP$19.99
  • AI Megpoid SOLID$19.99
  • Rana$19.99
  • AI Una Spicy$19.99
  • AI Una Sugar$19.99
  • Fukase EN$19.99
  • Akito(AI)$19.99
  • Sarah(AI)$19.99
  • Allen(AI)$19.99
  • Haruka(AI)$19.99
None

Play2Glow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile VOCALOID Editor free?
Mobile VOCALOID Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play2Glow free?
Play2Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile VOCALOID Editor or Play2Glow have ads?
Neither Mobile VOCALOID Editor nor Play2Glow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile VOCALOID Editor or Play2Glow?
Mobile VOCALOID Editor ships an update every 4 months, and Play2Glow every 2 days. Most recently, Mobile VOCALOID Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Play2Glow on October 5, 2026.

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