Vocal Range is a utility for singers to measure their vocal range limits through a guided, step-by-step recording process on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Singers use the app to track their vocal progress over time, replacing manual note-taking or less structured recording methods.
For Singers and vocal students looking for a simple tool to measure their vocal range.
What does it look like?
Key features
Step-by-step guided recording process for singing notes and semitones to determine vocal range limits.
Export functionality to share calculated vocal range results with friends, acting as a referral mechanism.
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible in-app purchase or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
Development has ceased, with no updates or feature releases in over 1,000 days. The last release was a minor update addressing layout issues for iOS. Given the lack of activity for nearly three years, the app is classified as a zombie project.
Who built it?
Igor Kamenev
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads upset. Users appreciate the core vocal range tracking feature provides a helpful skill development tool for dedicated singers.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core vocal range tracking feature provides a helpful skill development tool for dedicated singers
- Inaccurate pitch detection during low note singing prevents users from getting a complete vocal range reading
18 of 18 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Upset overall
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Competitive landscape for Vocal Range
How's the Entertainment market?
Vocal Range operates as a niche utility in the Entertainment category with a 3.54-star rating across 270 total ratings. The lack of updates for over 1000 days places it outside the competitive set of actively maintained music-training tools.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Vocal Range
Where is it heading?
The market for vocal-training utilities is shifting toward apps that offer real-time feedback and active maintenance, leaving Vocal Range behind. The lack of updates for over 1000 days means the app is effectively in a terminal state, and continued user frustration is the inevitable consequence of its technical decay.
- The 1000-day update gap suggests the developer has abandoned the product, which will lead to total failure as OS updates continue.
- Persistent reports of pitch detection failures and layout regressions indicate the app is no longer fit for purpose, driving negative sentiment.
The SWOT
- Guided recording workflow provides a structured skill development tool for dedicated singers
- Implementing a visual ready-signal would resolve the primary workflow friction identified in user feedback
Next best moves
Sunset the app because the 1000-day update gap indicates no intent to resolve technical regressions → stop brand erosion.
The counter-intuitive read
The app's primary value is not its vocal detection, but its simplicity…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The product management strategy shifted from a proposed engine rebuild to a formal recommendation to sunset the application. This reflects the transition of the app from a dormant utility to a legacy product that no longer functions on modern hardware.
Bottom line
Vocal Range is effectively a legacy product that no longer functions reliably on modern hardware, and sunsetting the app would prevent further negative sentiment from users who encounter broken features.
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Is Vocal Range free to use?
Does Vocal Range work on the latest iOS versions?
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Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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