Smule

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What Smule is

Smule is a singing platform for karaoke, recording, duets, and musical collaboration, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its catalog includes more than 15 million songs spanning pop, rock, R&B, country, K-pop, and musicals. Recordings can be shaped with reverb, filters, vocal effects, pitch guidance, and key adjustment. Users can make videos with visual effects and lyric overlays, with optional AI-powered voice tools, or host and join live karaoke sessions for real-time audiences. Smule describes its community as including singers in more than 190 countries. The free plan lets users join existing duets. VIP adds solo recording, the ability to start personal duets and group performances, and unlimited access to the full catalog. VIP All Access Pass costs $19.99 a month and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The iOS app requires iOS 15 or later.

Who it suits

Smule suits singers who want to join karaoke duets, record performances, or collaborate with others. VIP is for users who want solo recording, to start duets or group performances, and unlimited catalog access.

What it does well

More than 15 million songs across genres
Vocal effects, pitch guidance, and key adjustment
Live sessions for real-time audiences
Free plan lets users join existing duets

What to know first

VIP costs $19.99 a month
VIP renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before period end
iOS app requires iOS 15 or later
Accounts cannot currently be made private

Limits

The free plan lets users join existing duets. VIP All Access Pass costs $19.99 a month and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Older videos from free inactive accounts may become audio-only; VIP members' videos are protected.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	join existing duets at no cost	Free
VIP All Access Pass	automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends · unlimited karaoke catalog · solos · duets · group songs · a cappella	$19.99 a month

As smule.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://www.smule.com/ or get the app on Android or iOS.
On iOS, use a device running iOS 15 or later.
Join existing duets with the free plan.
Choose VIP All Access Pass for solo recording, personal duets, group performances and unlimited catalog access.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends to stop automatic renewal.

Verdict

Smule combines a large song catalog with recording tools, videos, and live karaoke sessions. The free option is limited to joining existing duets; review VIP terms if you need solo recording or unlimited catalog access.

Questions

Is Smule free?

Yes. The free plan lets users join existing duets.

What does VIP add?

VIP unlocks solo recording, starting personal duets and group performances, and unlimited access to the full karaoke catalog.

How much does VIP All Access Pass cost?

It costs $19.99 a month and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Subscriptions are also offered weekly and yearly.

Which platforms support Smule?

Smule is available on Android, iOS and the web. The iOS app requires iOS 15 or later and is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Vision and Apple TV.

Can I make my account private?

Smule says accounts cannot currently be made private. Users can change privacy settings for posted recordings.

What happens to videos on free inactive accounts?

Older videos from free inactive accounts may be converted to audio-only. VIP members' videos are protected.

Facts from Smule's own pages

Android reach: The Google Play listing shows 100M+ downloads and labels the app as containing ads and in-app purchases. · play.google.com, 2 Oct 2026
Audio tools: Recordings can be enhanced with reverb, filters, vocal effects, pitch guidance and key adjustment. · apps.apple.com, 2 Oct 2026
Global community: Smule describes a community of singers across more than 190 countries. · apps.apple.com, 2 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · smule.com, 28 Sept 2026
Live performance: Users can host or join live karaoke sessions and perform for real-time audiences. · play.google.com, 2 Oct 2026
Mobile availability: The iOS app requires iOS 15 or later and is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Vision and Apple TV. · apps.apple.com, 2 Oct 2026
Privacy control: Smule says accounts cannot currently be made private, but users can change privacy settings for posted recordings. · smule.zendesk.com, 2 Oct 2026
Security: Google Play states that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion. · play.google.com, 2 Oct 2026
Song catalog: The service offers more than 15 million songs across genres including pop, rock, R&B, country, K-pop and musicals. · play.google.com, 2 Oct 2026
Storage limitation: Older videos from free inactive accounts may be converted to audio-only, while VIP members' videos are protected. · smule.zendesk.com, 2 Oct 2026
Subscription terms: Subscriptions are offered weekly, monthly and yearly and renew automatically unless disabled before renewal. · apps.apple.com, 2 Oct 2026
Support: Smule directs users to its support site and support email for account, safety and product assistance. · smule.zendesk.com, 2 Oct 2026
Video and AI: Smule supports music videos with visual effects and lyric overlays plus optional AI-powered voice tools. · play.google.com, 2 Oct 2026
VIP capabilities: VIP unlocks solo recording, starting personal duets and group performances, and unlimited access to the full karaoke catalog. · apps.apple.com, 2 Oct 2026
VIP invite limits: VIP includes three free invite reactivations per rolling seven-day period and three extensions per invite. · smule.zendesk.com, 2 Oct 2026
What it does: Smule is a creative singing platform for karaoke, recording, duets and musical collaboration. · apps.apple.com, 2 Oct 2026

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