Smule

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Smule

Smule is the world's largest social singing app that connects millions of singers and creators globally. Users can sing solo, duet with friends and artists, or go live with access to over 15 million songs and studio-quality tools including pitch shifting and voice effects.

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smule.com

Entertainment & Media Startups

AI Visibility Score

75/100

Good

Sentiment Score

93/100

AI Perception

Summary

Smule has established itself as the undisputed authority in social singing and karaoke, commanding the top spot in almost every core collaboration query across ChatGPT and Gemini. While it dominates the hobbyist market, there is a clear visibility cliff when users shift toward technical vocal education and professional-grade recording, where niche competitors currently dilute Smule's influence.

Value Proposition

Smule brings people together through music by providing the world's most downloaded singing app with 15M+ songs, studio-quality tools, and a global community for collaboration and connection.

Overview

Mission

For the Love of Singing - Smule brings people together through music.

Products & Services

Karaoke singing app with 15M+ songsDuet collaborations with artists and friendsPro Voice FX and pitch shifting toolsCenter Stage live performance featureAutoRap and Magic Piano companion apps

Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Smule?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is Smule included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Smule to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Personal Music Performance & Recording(3 queries)

“best karaoke apps for my phone with a huge library of pop songs and good recording quality”

4/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Smule

2.KaraFun

3.Singa

4.StarMaker

5.Yokee

+17 more

Claude

1.Smule

2.StarMaker

3.Singa

4.Skar Karaoke

5.Eyecon

Gemini

1.Smule

2.Yokee Karaoke

3.The #1 Karaoke App

4.Stingray

5.Karaoke Anywhere

+4 more

AI Overviews

1.Smule

2.KaraFun

3.StarMaker

4.Singa

5.Spotify

“how can i record professional sounding vocals on my phone, are there apps with studio effects?”

1/3 platforms mentioned

Claude

1.iPhone 15 Pro

2.Shure MV88+

3.Voloco

4.n-Track Studio

5.Smule

+2 more

Gemini

1.iPhone 15 Pro

2.Voloco

3.StarMaker

4.BandLab

5.GarageBand

+1 more

AI Overviews

1.BandLab

2.Voloco

3.Dolby On

4.GarageBand

5.n-Track Studio

“what's the best way to practice singing and get feedback on my pitch using an app”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Shure MV88+

2.Voloco

3.GarageBand

4.Erol Singer’s Studio

5.Yousician

+8 more

Claude

1.iPhone 15 Pro

2.Shure MV88+

3.Smule

4.Voloco

5.EarMaster

+1 more

Gemini

1.SingTrue

2.Voice Dream Reader

3.Vocalizzo

4.Voloco

5.BandLab

AI Overviews

1.Simply Sing

2.Singing Carrots

3.Duolingo

4.Nail the Pitch

5.Yousician

+1 more

Creative Vocal Tools & Musical Games(1 query)

“i want to try rapping but i'm not good at it, is there an app that turns my speech into a rap song automatically?”

3/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.AutoRap

2.Smule

3.Rapchat

4.Voloco

5.BandLab

+9 more

Claude

1.Amper Music

2.Soundraw

3.Descript

4.GarageBand

5.FL Studio Mobile

+4 more

Gemini

1.GarageBand

2.BandLab

3.FL Studio Mobile

4.Ableton Live

5.Rap Fame

6.Smule

+3 more

AI Overviews

1.AutoRap

2.Smule

3.Self Rap

4.Voloco

5.Suno AI

+4 more

Community Driven Music Collaboration(1 query)

“tell me the best apps for singing karaoke duets with friends remotely”

4/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Smule

2.Sing! by Smule

3.Smule VIP

4.WeSing

5.Tencent WeSing

+8 more

Claude

1.Smule

2.StarMaker

3.Singa

4.Discord

5.Singa

+4 more

Gemini

1.Smule

2.Voloco

3.Singa Karaoke

4.Starmaker

5.Houseparty

AI Overviews

1.Smule

2.StarMaker

3.WeSing

4.KaraFun

5.The Voice: Sing Karaoke

Evaluating Top Singing Apps (Trust & Reviews)(1 query)

“what are the most trusted singing and karaoke apps with the biggest song selections in 2026?”

4/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Smule

2.Singa

3.KaraFun

4.StarMaker

5.WeSing

+6 more

Claude

1.Smule

2.Singa

3.Starmaker

4.Spotify

5.YouTube Music

+1 more

Gemini

1.Smule

2.Yokee

3.StarMaker

4.Karaoke Anywhere

5.The Voice (Official App)

AI Overviews

1.Smule

2.KaraFun

3.Singa

4.Netflix

5.Spotify

+2 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Absolute dominance in 'Community-Oriented Hobbyist' queries with an average position of 1.0 and 83% mention rate.

Strength

Flawless #1 rankings across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for high-intent karaoke duet and library-focused searches.

Strength

Exceptional performance in AIOverviews (SGE), maintaining a #1 position and 67% visibility for essential industry keywords.

Gap

Significant ranking drops for the 'Tech-Savvy Vocal Student' persona, with positions falling as low as 14 in Gemini for technical recording queries.

Gap

Mixed sentiment across Claude and Gemini indicates that these models may be surfacing more critical user reviews or technical limitations compared to ChatGPT.

Gap

Underperformance in 'professional sounding vocals' and 'singing feedback' queries where apps like Voloco and BandLab are gaining traction.

Opportunity

Target the 'Vocal Student' market by indexing content focused on pitch correction, technical feedback, and vocal health to bridge the gap in AI recommendations.

Opportunity

Improve sentiment in Gemini and Claude by optimizing technical documentation and feature-set descriptions to better compete with DAW-lite apps like GarageBand.

Opportunity

Capitalize on the rapping and creative tools sector where current rankings are volatile, moving beyond 'karaoke' to 'vocal creation'.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Smule's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

84/100

14 passed 3 warnings 2 issues

Audited 2/27/2026

Crawlability76

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical100

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO79

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality60

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG100

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability100

How well AI can parse your content

Critical Issues

Page has no H1 heading

Add a single H1 tag as the main page heading.

Content is too thin

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Warnings

Could not fetch robots.txt

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Title may be truncated in search results (107 characters)

Shorten the title to under 60 characters.

Few headings on page

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Few internal links on this page

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Smule's communication style and personality

Smule communicates with an enthusiastic, inclusive, and encouraging tone that celebrates the joy of singing regardless of skill level. The brand voice is warm and community-focused, emphasizing connection, creativity, and the universal love of music. They use uplifting language that makes everyone feel welcome to participate and express themselves through song.

Core Tone Traits

Enthusiastic & Celebratory

Uses energetic language that conveys excitement about music and singing

Inclusive & Welcoming

Makes singers of all skill levels feel valued and encouraged to participate

Community-Focused

Emphasizes connection, collaboration, and bringing people together through music

Fun & Playful

Maintains a lighthearted, joyful approach that reflects the entertainment nature of the app

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Smule

Smule43 mentions

StarMaker26 mentions

Voloco23 mentions

BandLab17 mentions

Singa16 mentions

GarageBand16 mentions

KaraFun10 mentions

Spotify9 mentions

Yokee8 mentions

WeSing8 mentions

iPhone 15 Pro8 mentions

Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

Top 7 Sources for Easy Karaoke Songs for Beginners in 2026

https://www.mykaraoke.video/blog/easy-karaoke-songs-for-beginners

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

12 Good Karaoke Programs to Try in 2025 (Ranked ...

https://www.mykaraoke.video/blog/good-karaoke-programs

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Top 5 Must Have Apps for Karaoke Lovers! - PRWeb

https://www.prweb.com/releases/top_5_must_have_apps_for_karaoke_lovers_/prweb14479540.htm

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Karaoke phone app with full library WITHOUT a social media ...

https://www.reddit.com/r/karaoke/comments/va00v0/karaoke_phone_app_with_full_library_without_a/

Referenced in 1 query

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Smule: Karaoke, Sing & Record – Apps on Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Smule_Sing_10M_Karaoke_Songs?id=com.smule.singandroid&hl=en_AU

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Online Karaoke with a wide selection of songs on KaraFun

https://www.karafun.com/

Referenced in 3 queries

Review

Improvements to StarMaker - The Coffee Shop - Sing.Salon

https://sing.salon/forums/topic/3651-improvements-to-starmaker/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

The 12 Best Options for Good Karaoke Software in 2026

https://www.mykaraoke.video/blog/good-karaoke-software

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Best singing app….smule vs starmaker - shukla yari

https://yarishukla.art.blog/2020/04/20/best-singing-app-smule-vs-starmaker/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Best Karaoke Apps to Use At Home - Thrillist

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/best-karaoke-apps-to-use-at-home

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

12 Karaoke Software Best Options for 2025 (Creators & KJs)

https://www.mykaraoke.video/blog/karaoke-software-best

Referenced in 3 queries

Review

Which is the better app for recording songs, StarMaker ... - Quora

https://www.quora.com/Which-is-the-better-app-for-recording-songs-StarMaker-or-Smule

Referenced in 1 query

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Content Engineering

Goals & Content Ideas

Ideas to help AI agents better understand the business and be more likely to use Smule's resources to help users.

Launch Vocal Education Content Hub for Beginners

Address the low visibility (avg position 3.6) for the 'Vocal Student' persona by creating comprehensive, structured guides on singing practice techniques. This educational content will be indexed by AI assistants and position Smule as the go-to resource when users ask about learning to sing, while social media campaigns will drive traffic and engagement to these guides.

The 5-Minute Daily Vocal Warmup Routine Every Beginner Singer Needs

Why Your Voice Cracks When Singing High Notes (And How to Fix It)

How to Practice Singing Without Annoying Your Roommates

The Biggest Mistake New Singers Make When Learning Their First Song

From Shower Singer to Stage Ready: A Realistic 30-Day Practice Plan

Optimize Technical Features for AI Knowledge Graphs

Improve Smule's mixed sentiment and lower positions (avg 3.1) in Gemini by creating structured, technical content about our AI-driven audio processing, pitch correction, and voice effects. Publishing detailed feature documentation with proper schema markup will help AI models accurately describe and recommend Smule's studio-quality tools.

How AI-Powered Pitch Correction Actually Works in Singing Apps

The Technology Behind Studio-Quality Vocals on Your Phone

Real-Time Voice Effects Explained: What Happens When You Tap That Button

Why Modern Singing Apps Sound Better Than 2015 Recording Studios

Understanding Audio Latency: How Smule Enables Real-Time Duets Worldwide

Capture Professional Recording Search Visibility

Combat Smule's drop to position #14 for 'professional sounding vocals' queries by creating authoritative content targeting high-end creator keywords. Through tutorials, comparison guides, and creator spotlights shared across social platforms, we'll demonstrate that Smule delivers professional-quality results for serious musicians.

How Independent Artists Are Recording Radio-Ready Vocals on Their Phones

Professional Vocal Recording Tips That Cost You Nothing

The Home Recording Setup That Outperforms Expensive Studios

What Music Producers Actually Think About Mobile Recording Quality

From Bedroom to Billboard: Creators Who Started Recording on Apps

Implement Sentiment Recovery Campaign for Claude

Address Claude's mixed sentiment about Smule by refreshing public-facing content, generating positive user stories, and updating review data that AI models synthesize. A coordinated social media campaign highlighting community success stories and recent app improvements will create fresh, positive signals for AI assistants to reference.

The Feature Update That Changed How Our Users Create Music

Real Stories: How Singing Together Helped Me Through a Difficult Year

What 10 Million Monthly Singers Love Most About Our Community

Why Music Teachers Are Recommending Singing Apps to Their Students

From Nervous Beginner to Confident Performer: A Singer's Journey

Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

Develop and index 'Vocal Education' content pillars.

Smule's visibility for the 'Vocal Student' persona (avg pos 3.6) is much lower than hobbyists; creating structured guides on 'how to practice singing' will capture this higher-intent audience.

Impact: High

Optimize technical feature descriptions for Gemini's Knowledge Graph.

Smule shows mixed sentiment and lower positions (avg pos 3.1) in Gemini; providing structured data on AI-driven audio processing will improve model confidence and sentiment.

Impact: High

Aggressively target 'Professional Recording' keywords.

Queries regarding 'professional sounding vocals' saw Smule drop to position #14 in some instances, allowing specialized competitors to own the high-end creator space.

Impact: Medium

Implement a sentiment-recovery strategy for Claude.

Claude currently reports mixed sentiment for Smule; refreshing public-facing PR and review data that Claude synthesizes can flip this to a positive recommendation.

Impact: Medium

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