Apple Music Sing App Overview
Apple Music Sing is a karaoke feature within the Apple Music app that lets users sing along to licensed songs with real-time lyrics display and voice adjustment. It is available to Apple Music subscribers on iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later. The service uses on-device processing for pitch correction and lyrics synchronization, and it is not a standalone app. Apple has not released a separate karaoke app; Sing is integrated directly into the Apple Music platform. Apple newsroom
The feature launched globally in June 2024 as part of the iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates. Apple Music Sing works with a large portion of the Apple Music catalog, but not all songs include synchronized lyrics or Sing support. Apple does not publish a complete list of supported songs, and availability can vary by region and licensing agreements. Users access Sing by opening a song in the Apple Music app and tapping the Sing button on the Now Playing screen. Apple Support
How Apple Music Sing Works
Voice Adjustment and Lyrics Display
Apple Music Sing includes a voice adjustment tool that reduces the lead vocal in a mix, allowing users to hear themselves more clearly while singing. The feature uses real-time audio processing on the device, and the level of vocal reduction can be adjusted with a slider. Lyrics are displayed in sync with the playback, with highlighted words and phrases that move in time with the music. Apple states that the lyrics data comes from licensed partners and is matched to the specific recordings in the Apple Music library. Forbes
Device Requirements and Performance
The app requires an iPhone or iPad with A12 Bionic chip or later, running iOS 17.5 or iPadOS 17.5 or later. Apple Music Sing uses on-device machine learning for pitch correction and lyrics timing, which means an internet connection is not required during playback. Performance depends on the device processor and available memory, and older devices may not support the feature. Apple has not published specific benchmarks for latency or accuracy, but the feature is designed to work with standard AAC and Apple Lossless audio formats in the user's library. Apple iOS 17 page
Availability and Limitations
Regional Support and Catalog Coverage
Apple Music Sing is available in more than 100 countries where Apple Music is offered. The exact list of supported songs is not published by Apple, and coverage depends on licensing agreements with music publishers and labels. Some songs may not include synchronized lyrics, and others may not support the voice adjustment feature. Apple updates the catalog continuously, and new songs can be added at any time without public announcement. Apple Music
Competitor Comparison
Apple Music Sing competes with third-party karaoke apps such as Smule and StarMaker, which offer similar vocal reduction and recording features. Unlike those apps, Apple Music Sing does not include social sharing or community features, and it is limited to the Apple Music catalog. Apple has not disclosed subscriber adoption rates or usage statistics for Sing. The feature is included at no extra cost for Apple Music subscribers, and Apple has not announced plans for a separate karaoke subscription tier.