# Mobile VOCALOID Editor vs HandCompose

The clearest difference is rating: HandCompose at 5.0 against Mobile VOCALOID Editor's 2.9. HandCompose also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Mobile VOCALOID Editor's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile VOCALOID Editor sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HandCompose asks for nothing beyond the download.

HandCompose holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VOCALOID Editor has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mobile VOCALOID Editor ships an update every 4 months, HandCompose every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile VOCALOID Editor | HandCompose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vocaloid-editor/id947797108/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcompose/id6824149835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 190 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [seol do sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/461222408) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile VOCALOID Editor

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

Create vocal tracks on your smartphone with a melody and lyrics. This app offers AI-powered and standard female voices, with additional voicebanks available for purchase. It supports multiple tracks, parameter editing, and export options, all accessible through a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Create vocal tracks with melody and lyrics, Includes 'asa' and 'VY1 Lite' voicebanks, Supports Japanese, English, and Chinese AI voicebanks, Import/export VOCALOID4 VSQX and VOCALOID6 VPR formats, Up to 32 tracks (VOCALOID, AI, audio), Parameter editing and real-time/step input, Mixer screen with compressor and reverb

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jump In with VOCALOID | $6.99 | per month |
| CYBER DIVA | $19.99 | one-time |
| 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


### HandCompose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcompose/id6824149835)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 HandCompose free?

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

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

HandCompose is rated higher. Mobile VOCALOID Editor averages 2.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while HandCompose averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile VOCALOID Editor nor HandCompose shows ads.

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

Mobile VOCALOID Editor ships an update every 4 months, and HandCompose every 2 days. Most recently, Mobile VOCALOID Editor was updated on November 1, 2026 and HandCompose on October 31, 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.*