Free karaoke games on Android are mostly singing apps: you pick a song, follow the lyrics and record yourself. KaraFun adds a singing battle and music quizzes, Smule is built for duets and Simply Sing adapts songs to your voice. Several are rated Teen because of their social features.
Some people need a microphone in their hand before they'll admit they love singing. A karaoke app gets you there without booking a room or waiting your turn.
I read the Google Play listings for popular karaoke apps and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, the content rating and any offline wording. They're in no particular order.
Strictly speaking, most of these are singing apps rather than games. KaraFun is the one with a scored battle and quizzes, but every app here turns a song into something you can play along with, and that's what most people mean by karaoke games.
Karaoke apps compared
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs | SKYWORK AI PTE. LTD. | 500M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Smule: Sing, Duet & Karaoke | Smule | 100M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| StarMaker Lite: Sing Karaoke | SKYWORK AI PTE LTD | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Simply Sing: My Singing App | Simply Ltd | 10M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sing Karaoke by Stingray | Yokee™ | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| KaraFun: Karaoke, Battle, Quiz | Recisio | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | 'enjoy your favorite songs offline' |
| Singa: Sing Karaoke & Lyrics | Singa | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Singing Machine Karaoke | Stingray Group | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Eight ways to sing on your phone
StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs
A singing app and music community from SKYWORK AI PTE. LTD., with more than 500M installs. You sing along, record and share with other users. It's rated Teen.
Smule: Sing, Duet & Karaoke
Smule is built around duets: you record your singing, team up with other people and share the performance with audio and video effects. It's rated Teen.
StarMaker Lite: Sing Karaoke
A lighter version of StarMaker from the same company, with a big catalogue and the option to freestyle. Pick it if your phone's short on space.
Simply Sing: My Singing App
Simply Ltd's app adapts songs to your voice so you can sing comfortably, which makes it feel closer to a gentle lesson than a party. It shows no Contains ads label and is rated Everyone.
Sing Karaoke by Stingray
Yokee's karaoke app, powered by Stingray, lets you sing along anytime and anywhere. It's rated Everyone, which makes it one of the easier picks for a family.
KaraFun: Karaoke, Battle, Quiz
The most game-like app here: KaraFun adds a singing battle and music quizzes to its song library. Its listing mentions offline songs, though it ties that to the full catalogue rather than the free songs.
Singa: Sing Karaoke & Lyrics
Singa turns a phone into a karaoke machine, for singing solo or making a party of it with friends. It shows no Contains ads label and is rated Teen.
Singing Machine Karaoke
An app made to pair with a Singing Machine speaker, with a selection of free songs. Good if you already own one of the machines.
Singing alone, in duets or at a party
StarMaker, StarMaker Lite and Smule are social. You record, share and duet with other people, which is fun for confident singers and teens who like an audience. Their Teen ratings reflect that.
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Simply Sing and Sing Karaoke by Stingray are more private. You sing along at your own pace, and both are rated Everyone. KaraFun, Singa and Singing Machine Karaoke lean towards parties, where the phone or a speaker becomes the karaoke machine for a room.
Two apps I left off
The research also turned up HappyVV and Tabla Tanpura Karaoke Swarmand. HappyVV's listing centres on live broadcast rooms and chat, so it's more a social live app than a karaoke game. Tabla Tanpura is a voice recorder with tabla and tanpura backing, a lovely practice tool for musicians but not a game, so I've left both out.
Teen ratings and sharing your voice
Six of the eight apps are rated Teen. Recording yourself and sharing it with strangers is the main reason, so for younger singers, Simply Sing or Sing Karaoke by Stingray are the gentler choices. Check privacy settings before anything is shared, and turn on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play.
Simply Sing, KaraFun, Singa and Singing Machine Karaoke show no Contains ads label. StarMaker, StarMaker Lite, Smule and Sing Karaoke by Stingray do. All eight have in-app purchases, usually for more songs.
Making a karaoke night of it
- Pick an app with a party mode, such as KaraFun or Singa.
- Connect the phone to a speaker or TV so everyone can see the lyrics.
- Make a shared playlist before guests arrive.
- Start with a song everyone knows to warm the room up.
- Try a KaraFun battle or quiz once people are relaxed.
If the TV's the centre of the evening, these Google TV games you can play with just the remote keep the fun going between songs. For a full party plan, my list of party games for adults and kids has plenty that work any time of year, and these Xbox offline co-op games for couch play suit the end of the night.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free karaoke games for Android?
Yes. All eight apps on this page are free to install from Google Play, with in-app purchases for more songs.
Which karaoke app is most like a game?
KaraFun, which adds a singing battle and music quizzes to its songs.
Can I sing karaoke offline?
KaraFun's listing mentions offline songs, tied to its full catalogue. The others make no offline claim.
Which karaoke apps suit children?
Simply Sing and Sing Karaoke by Stingray are rated Everyone. Most others are rated Teen.
Which karaoke app is best for duets?
Smule is built around duets with other singers.
Do karaoke apps have ads?
Four of the eight show a Contains ads label: StarMaker, StarMaker Lite, Smule and Sing Karaoke by Stingray.
