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Vox Tools review
A vocal technique app built by Speech Level Singing teachers, with guided programs, a voice recorder and a virtual piano.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 6.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.4
- Value (35%)
- 8.9
Vox Tools is the budget pick for beginners who want structured technique work without a subscription. It was programmed by certified Speech Level Singing teachers at VoKalo, and its guided training section offers programs with audio examples for both men and women. Instead of a simple male or female setting, you pick your exact voice type, which keeps exercises closer to your range. Advanced singers and teachers can build custom workouts, and the app includes a personal voice recorder and a virtual piano for checking notes. Vox Tools Premium is a one-time $17.99 purchase on the US App Store. The app is simpler than the others here: the App Store page does not describe real-time pitch scoring, so beginners have to judge their pitch by ear, the recorder and the piano. That makes it a better companion to lessons than a complete course for someone starting from zero.
Who it is for
Beginners who want a low one-time price and training matched to their exact voice type.
Price
Free download; Vox Tools Premium $17.99 as a one-time in-app purchase.
Vox Tools Premium $17.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- Guided training programs with audio examples for men and women
- Choose your exact voice type for more accurate training
- Custom workout builder for advanced singers and teachers
- Personal voice recorder
- Virtual piano
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: One-time Premium price with no subscription
- Strength: Training by voice type, not only by gender
- Strength: Rated 4.5 from 561 ratings on the US App Store
- Weakness: No real-time pitch scoring described on the App Store page
- Weakness: Fewer features than the subscription apps above
- Weakness: The iPad build is not verified for macOS
Key facts
- Premium: $17.99 one-time
- Created by: Certified Speech Level Singing teachers of VoKalo
- Platforms: iPhone and iPad
- App Store rating: 4.5 from 561 ratings
- Tools: Voice recorder, virtual piano
Where it ranks
Vox Tools is No. 9 in our Best Singing Apps verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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