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Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing they had the courage and confidence to even try. And this article is for those in the latter camp. I’m going to show you some of the best apps to learn how to sing, that you can download to your device and start making that dream come true right now.
There’s still hope to learn how to sing, even for adults with no prior music experience. And while there’s no replacement for a professional vocal coach, you can get off to a solid start with one of these great singing apps. I tested a bunch of these to find out what I liked, what I didn’t like, and ultimately which ones provided the best value—and most importantly—the best results.
Maybe you think you have an okay voice. Maybe you consider yourself hopelessly tone deaf. Or you might be a car karaoke champion in waiting, just looking for a little guidance (and maybe some validation). No matter which of these you are, this article will help you find the best singing app to hone your singing skills, gain confidence, and master singing your favorite songs (and beyond).
Why Trust Me?
I’m a singer and songwriter with over 20 years of experience performing live and singing in the studio, working across a broad range of genres and styles. I also studied voice in college, so I have experience training and learning proper technique under a professional instructor, although I am not one myself (yet!).
There’s no better way to learn to sing than to train with a professional, but if you’re raring to go and don’t have the budget for in-person lessons, one of these singing lesson apps will get you off to a great start.
A note about how I rated these apps: again, I emphasize that most of these apps will in no way give you the same quality of vocal education as a real instructor. But they’re handy for having fun getting to know your own voice, find your range, learn some basics, and primarily, have a lot of fun learning to confidently sing your favorite songs.
Therefore, the fun factor was high on my priority list, as well as value. I wasn't so much interested in finding a serious professional online singing course—this list is intended mostly for the total beginners out there. That being said, some apps provide a lot more educational value than others, while also being fun to use! Read on to find the best singing apps and start learning to sing today.
Quick Summary of the Best Singing Apps
- Simply Sing (Best Overall)
- Singeo (Best Singing Lessons App)
- Yousician (Best Singing App for Beginners)
- Vanido (Best Free Singing App)
- Vocalizer (Best Exercises)
- Swiftscales (Best Singing App for Warmups and Scales)
The Best Singing Apps for Learning to Sing
Best Overall
- Price: Free to download with a limited song selection, subscription options: $14.99/month or $59.99/year for premium access
- Features: Adaptive pitch adjustment, real-time feedback and scoring, structured "Levels" progression, recording and playback
Even though I’m an experienced and confident singer, I had a great time working my way through Simply Sing. Now, maybe it’s just because I was singing, and that’s my favorite thing to do. But I also believe that even at my advanced level, I was able to get some value out of this app.
Simply Sing begins, as is the case with most music instruction apps, a little quiz that will help the app determine your goals and interests. Once you fill out the questionnaire (what are your favorite genres, who are your favorite singers, etc.) you actually do a voice test of sorts to determine your range.
Simply Sing puts a lot of emphasis on the app’s ability to modulate the key of any song into a range that is comfortable for your voice. I think that’s a great feature—it allows you to sing whatever you like. Simply Sing is aptly named—it's easy to use, making it one of the best singing apps for kids.
Earn XP as you learn and “master” songs. You’ll start out with “Basic,” move on to “Easy” songs, and eventually unlock “Medium,” “Hard,” and “Extreme.” Your performances are scored on a percentage basis, based on the accuracy of your pitch and timing. I don’t love game-ified education apps, but I get why the model works.
With Simply Sing, you’ll have tons of fun learning to sing your favorite songs, without a ton of emphasis on boring (yet arguably important) exercises and education. If what you're looking for is low-commitment, fun practice singing your favorite songs with helpful feedback, look no further than Simply Sing. Read my full review of Simply Sing to learn more.
What Could Be Improved:
- Controlled progression could be frustrating for more advanced singers
- Price: 7-day free trial, subscription: $20/month (billed annually); annual plan ≈ $240/year. Lifetime membership: ~$1,500 one‑time payment, includes full Singeo + other Musora instruments (piano, guitar, drums)
- Features: Structured lessons and practical singing exercises, real-time guided practice and progress tracking, community engagement with peer feedback, downloadable lessons
On the other end of the spectrum from Simply, you've got Singeo.
Musora’s Singeo stands out as one of the more premium experiences available online for learning to sing. Similarly to Musora’s Pianote courses for learning piano, Singeo presents the material in a structured, digestible format, with a charismatic host/instructor (Lisa Witt again, who also hosts Pianote) to guide you through the lessons and exercises. It's much less a game-style karaoke app, much more a comprehensive music lessons suite, with tons and tons of lesson content taught by professional vocal instructors.
“Your voice is something you’re born with. It’s the one instrument we all have,” says Lisa in the intro video. And that about sums up Singeo’s philosophy, which is that anyone can learn to sing. And, they claim, they can prove it. With a very comprehensive content library full of engaging video lessons, plus a community forum that provides an encouraging safe space to share learning and progress, Singeo is about the closest thing you can get to learning with a real-life instructor—but much more affordable.
Your best bet is to begin learning via the “Method” tab, which is where the bulk of the video content is collected. Brand-new singers looking to get the most out of the platform are encouraged to start here, literally singing “Happy Birthday” along with Lisa before diving into more complex, in-depth curriculum.
Level 1 begins with “Understanding Your Voice,” where you’ll learn basic good breathing habits and some anatomy of the vocal cords. Continuing on, Lisa is joined by Darcy (a male vocal instructor, which is helpful so people of all ranges can learn more effectively) to go over warm-ups and other best practices. You’ll continue on to singing full songs, honing riffs and runs, learning theory, and more.
There’s a Songs tab with a decent library, where you can basically do karaoke along with the song of your choice, which is useful for practice if not particularly educational. More valuable, I think, is the “Workouts” tab, where you can find nugget-sized supplementary lessons and exercises that will go a long way toward helping you develop a robust, well-rounded acumen as a singer—practice warmups, harmony, learn techniques specific to different genres, and lots, lots more. As a more experienced singer, there is a lot here that I personally am excited to dive into.
Much less of a game-style interface than most other singing apps, Musora’s Singeo is ideally suited for serious aspiring musicians who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of music and really develop their skill set. In my opinion, it's the best app for learning to sing—like, really learning.
What Could Be Improved:
- No real-time pitch analysis/feedback
Best for Beginners
- Price: 7-day free trial. Subscription: $29.99/month (monthly plan); annual plan ≈ $179.99/year (Premium+ includes all instruments and full song access).
- Features: Interactive vocal lessons with real-time pitch and rhythm feedback, structured learning paths for all skill levels, large and regularly updated song library, multi-platform support (iOS, Android, desktop), personalized progress tracking.
Yousician Sing starts you out with a peppy intro video that introduces you to your teachers, an unassuming yet affable couple who will present your lessons, as well as perform the demo versions.
As I explain in my full Yousician review, the app is laid out more linearly than Simply Sing, with less emphasis on learning songs and a bit more focused on technique and building up a strong voice before you start trying anything tricky.
There’s a nice exercise towards the beginning on creating a “solid sound” that shows you how to create a strong tone with your voice, as opposed to a breathy one. It’s good to see Yousician applying more emphasis to proper form and technique than some of the competitors—it’s really important if you really want to learn to sing and not just have some fun singing along to your favorite songs (that’s called karaoke).
One of the best things about Yousician is that you can pick any song, at any level, without working your way up, unlike Simply Sing (where you need to unlock them in order). But it’s definitely worth noting that you need the Premium+ subscription to get the full song list—so definitely be sure to make the splurge if you want to sing anything you recognize.
What Could Be Improved:
- On the pricier side
- Original songs feel a bit goofy to sing along to at times—skip the free version and go for Premium+
More Singing Apps for Warmups and Exercises
4. Best Free Singing App - Vanido
- Price: Free to use with limited features. Optional premium upgrade ≈ $39.99/year (iOS only).
- Features: Daily personalized vocal exercises, real-time pitch tracking and visual feedback, goal-based progress tracking, Apple Music/Spotify song integration, clean and beginner-friendly interface.
If you're looking for the best free singing app, Vanido is about as good as it gets. Vanido helps users improve their vocal technique through personalized, daily exercises. It’s ideal for beginners who want to work on pitch, control, and vocal strength without committing to a paid course.
The app offers real-time pitch detection, providing instant feedback on whether you’re hitting the right notes. Vanido tailors its exercises to your vocal range, and the sleek, minimalist interface makes practice simple and focused.
What sets Vanido apart is its clean, no-frills approach. There are no distracting karaoke features or bloated libraries—just focused vocal training. However, it lacks a structured curriculum or in-depth lessons, so it’s better as a practice companion rather than a full learning solution. Also, it's currently available for iOS only.
But if you're looking for a free, daily vocal warm-up and pitch trainer to learn how to sing in tune, Vanido is a solid, beginner-friendly choice.
What Could Be Improved:
- Lacks structure—not ideal for a standalone approach
5. Best Free Singing App for Exercises - Vocalizer
- Price: Free on iOS and Android. No premium tier or in-app purchases.
- Features: Customizable vocal warm-up routines, automatic vocal range detection, over 40 exercises including major, minor, chromatic, and pentatonic scales, tempo and loop controls, simple interface
Vocalizer is another simple, no-frills vocal warm-up app designed to help singers stay consistent and focused in their practice. It starts by calibrating to your vocal range and then offers a wide selection of warm-up exercises—over 40 in total—covering everything from major and minor scales to chromatic and pentatonic runs. You can easily adjust the tempo, loop sections, and repeat exercises as needed, which makes it great for targeted practice.
One of its standout features is the inclusion of pentatonic scales, a useful tool for singers working on improvisation or riffing. While Vocalizer doesn’t offer feedback or step-by-step lessons, it’s a great companion for singers who already have some training and want a reliable warm-up tool. If you're looking for a clean, customizable app to build into your daily routine, Vocalizer is a solid—and free—choice. Available on both iOS and Android.
What Could Be Improved:
- Not ideal for complete beginners—use as a supplement once you gain some experience
6. Best Singing App for Warmups and Scales - SWIFTSCALES
- Price: Free version available with limited features. Full version unlock via in-app purchase (≈ $9.99 one-time on iOS/Android).
- Features: Fully customizable vocal exercises, scale and arpeggio library, tempo and range control, beginner mode with guided sessions, virtual keyboard interaction, flexible warm-up tools for all voice types
SWIFTSCALES is a vocal training app designed to replicate the experience of working with a real vocal coach. It offers a highly customizable approach to scales, arpeggios, and warm-ups, making it ideal for more experienced singers who want control over their vocal routine.
You can set the scale type, tempo, root note, and even how far the exercise moves up or down your range. While largely designed with more advanced singers in mind, it does include a “Beginner Mode” with guided practice that can be helpful for newer singers (hedging again; I don't recommend this one to complete beginners).
Unlike a lot of the other apps on this list, SWIFTSCALES doesn’t offer pitch feedback or a structured lesson path. It’s best suited for singers who already have a foundation and want a tool to fine-tune their technique. The interface can feel a bit dated, but its flexibility and depth have earned it raves from serious vocalists and vocal coaches. So if you’re an already-confident singer looking for a powerful practice tool, SWIFTSCALES is another one to try out.
What Could Be Improved:
- No pitch feedback or structure
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