KaraFun
KaraFun brings karaoke, singing battles and music quizzes together in apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web.
What KaraFun is
KaraFun brings karaoke, singing battles and music quizzes together in apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web. A free plan includes free songs, Premium song previews, a chance to try all features and one quiz. Premium costs £7.99 a month and adds the full song catalog, playlists, offline sync, adjustable singer volumes, key and tempo controls, and unlimited quizzes and Battle. Offline Sync can keep up to 1,000 songs on a device. Guests can use a smartphone to browse songs and add them to the queue, while singers can enable lead, backing or guide vocals. KaraFun says it adds more than 400 songs each month. Vocal Match compares a user’s voice with songs, but is available only on iOS and Android. Premium is for private use. Pro costs £39.99 a month and includes a commercial license and sound recording rights coverage with synchronized lyrics for its licensed catalog; public performance royalties remain the customer’s responsibility. An account can be active on only one device at a time.
Good
- Free plan includes songs and one quiz.
- Offline sync supports up to 1,000 songs.
- Guests can add songs using a smartphone.
- Song controls include key, tempo and vocal options.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web.
Watch out
- One account works on one device at a time.
- Premium is for private use only.
- Vocal Match is limited to iOS and Android.
- Public performance royalties remain the customer's responsibility.
Who it suits
KaraFun suits people looking for group karaoke, singing battles or music quizzes, with options for offline playback and remote song selection. Its Pro plan is intended for professional use, while Premium is limited to private use.
Verdict
KaraFun combines karaoke with group games, song controls and offline listening. Check the plan terms carefully: Premium is private-use only, and professional performances require a professional subscription.
Plans and prices
From KaraFun's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free songs and Premium song previews · try all features · one free quiz |
| Premium | $9.99 a month | all songs · offline sync · playlists · vocal volume, key and tempo controls · unlimited quizzes and Battle · private use · monthly, cancel anytime |
| Pro | $49.99 a month | Premium features · commercial license · permanent QR code · advanced interface customization · monthly, cancel anytime |
| Stage Essential | $49.99 a month | 100 participants · commercial license · custom URL · automatic singer rotation · manual content moderation · 50,000 offline titles · monthly, excluding taxes |
| Stage Amplify | $79.99 a month | 300 participants · commercial license · AI content moderation · custom logo with watermark · 50,000 offline titles · monthly, excluding taxes |
| Stage Max | $209.99 a month | 1,000 participants · commercial license · AI content moderation · custom logo with watermark · 50,000 offline titles · monthly, excluding taxes |
The facts
Each one read from KaraFun's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account limit
- One account can be used on only one device at a time, although the app can be installed on multiple devices.checked 29 Sep 2026
- API availability
- In a company Reddit AMA, KaraFun staff said the currently available API is for KaraFun Business clients and connects booking systems to session management.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- The service says it adds more than 400 new karaoke songs to the app each month.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Catalog updates
- The apps page advertises more than 400 new tracks added each month.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Commercial licensing
- Stage subscriptions include a commercial license, while Premium is restricted to private use.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The help center has sections for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Party Station, Community Studio and KaraFun Player.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: hosting workflow
- Independent karaoke-host discussions report weak singer-rotation workflow and limited queue management compared with dedicated KJ software.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: missing recordings
- App Store reviewers identify the lack of voice recording as a significant missing feature.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Microphone limitation
- Microphone input is supported on iOS and Mac, while other platforms require external audio equipment or software.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Network requirements
- Firewall configuration may need to allow karafun.com and recis.io for catalog access.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Offline
- Offline Sync can keep up to 1,000 songs synchronized on a device for offline playback.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Offline playback
- Premium users can download up to 1,000 songs, while Pro users can download the complete catalog for offline use.checked 14 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- KaraFun Group says it was founded in 2005 by brothers Barthélémy and Jean-Baptiste to provide an alternative to traditional karaoke and backing tracks.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Company founding and size
- LinkedIn lists KaraFun Group as founded in 2005 with 11–50 employees, while its profile description says about 100 enthusiasts.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Company funding and ownership
- Crunchbase describes KaraFun Group as a private venture founded in 2005 in Lille, with a Series Unknown funding classification.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- LinkedIn lists KaraFun Group as a privately held entertainment provider headquartered in Lille, Hauts-de-France.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Lille, Francechecked 23 Sep 2026
- Notable ownership news
- A 2025 report states that Belgian investment funds Vendis and Verlinvest acquired KaraFun at an €180 million valuation.checked 14 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Desktop and mobile apps
- Native applications are offered for Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire Stick, and a Web Player.checked 29 Sep 2026
Money
- Free access limits
- The free version provides 30-second previews, a limited set of full songs and one quiz; there is no consumer free-trial period.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: connectivity and billing complaints
- Trustpilot reviews include reports of songs loading slowly, playback depending on internet access and subscriptions continuing to bill after cancellation.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: subscription cost
- Trustpilot and App Store reviewers complain that full access is expensive or that the app appears free but requires Premium for most songs.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Plan restriction
- KaraFun Premium is for private use; the company says professional or public performances require a professional subscription.checked 29 Sep 2026
The full review of KaraFun
KaraFun is a karaoke service with singing battles and music quizzes, suited to people who want a shared sing-along with controls for shaping each track. Its strongest case is the combination of group queueing and offline playback; its account and licensing limits narrow where it fits.
Overview
KaraFun brings karaoke and party-style games together across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. KaraFun Group was founded in Lille in 2005, and the service says it adds more than 400 karaoke songs to the app each month. That steady catalog refresh supports repeat use, while the mix of quizzes and battles gives groups more to do than taking turns singing.
Key features
- Song controls: Adjust key and tempo, control singers’ volumes, and enable lead, backing or guide vocals. These options make it easier to adapt a track for different voices, though KaraFun does not offer performance recording.
- Shared queue: Guests can connect with a smartphone to browse the catalog and add songs. Premium allows 20 people to connect remotely; Pro raises that limit to 100, making Pro better suited to larger hosted gatherings.
- Offline Sync: Premium and Pro can keep up to 1,000 songs on a device for offline playback. That is useful where connectivity is unreliable, but one account can only be active on one device at a time, even if the app is installed on several.
- Vocal Match: On iOS and Android, the feature analyzes a user’s voice and matches it against songs. It does not extend to the other supported platforms.
- Professional licensing: KaraFun Pro includes sound-recording rights coverage with synchronized lyrics for its licensed catalog. Public performance royalties remain the customer’s responsibility; Premium is restricted to private use, so professional or public performances call for a professional subscription.
Pricing
KaraFun is freemium, with no free trial. The free plan costs nothing and provides free songs, Premium song previews, access to all features to try, and one free quiz. It is a way to sample the experience, not a substitute for the full catalog or repeat quiz play.
Premium costs £7.99 a month, billed £7.99 / month. It unlocks all songs, offline sync, playlists, singer-volume, key and tempo controls, unlimited quizzes and Battle, remote connections for 20 people, and up to 1,000 downloaded songs. This is the sensible fit for private singing groups that want a full catalog and offline access; it is not licensed for public or professional performances.
Pro costs £39.99 a month, billed £39.99 / month. It includes Premium features plus a commercial license, permanent QR code, advanced interface customization, remote connections for 100 people, and up to 1,000 offline songs. Venues and event hosts get higher remote capacity and professional-use coverage, but must still handle public performance royalties themselves. The account’s one-device-at-a-time limit also matters when planning a setup.
Platforms
KaraFun supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Vocal Match is limited to iOS and Android; other listed features include offline use, while performance recording is not offered.
Who it's for
Choose KaraFun for private groups that want adaptable karaoke tracks, a guest-managed queue, games between songs and a large offline library. Pro is the relevant tier for professional settings that need a commercial license and a larger remote audience. Look elsewhere if recording performances is essential, if you need the same account playing on several devices simultaneously, or if public-performance royalty coverage must be included.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Key, tempo and vocal controls accommodate different singers; phone-based guest queueing makes group song selection participatory; offline sync holds up to 1,000 songs.
- Cons: Free access is limited to free songs, previews and one quiz; Premium is private-use only; Pro does not cover public performance royalties; one account cannot be active on multiple devices at once; recording is absent.
Alternatives
For a broader karaoke software comparison, consider what kind of setup you need. OpenKJ is a free option with a free and open-source karaoke hosting plan, and its platforms include Linux; its Songbook plan is listed at $9.99 a month. Choose Karaoke Mugen for MIT-licensed software with no paid plan, particularly if Linux support matters. TKaraoke has a free version and supports Android, iOS and Windows. Smule suits singers who want to join existing duets at no cost, with a VIP All Access Pass at $19.99 a month. UltraStar Deluxe is a completely free PC karaoke game for Windows, Linux and macOS. Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder may suit Windows users willing to start with a free version limited to five playlist songs and one-minute recordings and MIDI-to-MP3 conversion, with no professional use. Singa offers a private-use Premium subscription at $9.99 a month, with automatic renewal unless canceled and pricing that may vary by country. StarMaker is another freemium option for Android, iOS and web.
Verdict
KaraFun is a strong choice for private groups that want more than a song catalog: track adjustments, guest queueing, quizzes and offline playback make it versatile for shared singing. Its main drawback is the boundary between private and professional use: Pro costs £39.99 a month and still leaves public-performance royalties to the customer. Pick Premium for private use; choose Pro when its commercial license and 100-person remote capacity justify the cost, and look elsewhere if simultaneous multi-device use or recording is essential.
Getting started
- Open the KaraFun website or install its Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows app
- Create or access an account
- Use the Free plan or select Premium or Pro
- Browse songs and add selections to the queue
- Connect guest smartphones as remote controls
- Sync songs for offline playback when using a supporting plan
Limits worth knowing
The Free plan includes free songs, Premium previews, feature access for trying, and one quiz. Premium allows up to 20 remote-connected people and 1,000 downloaded songs; Pro allows 100 remote-connected people and 1,000 offline songs.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Free costs nothing and includes free songs, Premium previews, feature access for trying, and one free quiz.
How much do paid plans cost?
Premium costs £7.99 a month. Pro costs £39.99 a month.
Which platforms are supported?
KaraFun supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Can it work offline?
Yes. Offline Sync can keep up to 1,000 songs synchronized on a device.
Is KaraFun suitable for public performances?
Premium is for private use. Professional or public performances require a professional subscription, and public performance royalties remain the customer’s responsibility.
