KaraFun

What it is

Spec sheet

What it does

KaraFun is a subscription karaoke service providing a large song catalog, quizzes, playlists and synchronized favorites.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Product

KaraFun offers karaoke, singing battles, and music quizzes through apps for singing and playing together.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Platforms

The download page lists Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire Stick, and a Web Player.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Support

KaraFun says technical support operates Monday to Friday and aims to reply within two business days.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Headquarters

Lille, FranceRead 23 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun-group.com

Account limit

One account can be used on only one device at a time, although the app can be installed on multiple devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

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.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Catalog

The service says it adds more than 400 new karaoke songs to the app each month.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Catalog updates

The apps page advertises more than 400 new tracks added each month.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Commercial licensing

Stage subscriptions include a commercial license, while Premium is restricted to private use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · business.karafun.com

Company founding and size

LinkedIn lists KaraFun Group as founded in 2005 with 11–50 employees, while its profile description says about 100 enthusiasts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company funding and ownership

Crunchbase describes KaraFun Group as a private venture founded in 2005 in Lille, with a Series Unknown funding classification.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Company identity

LinkedIn lists KaraFun Group as a privately held entertainment provider headquartered in Lille, Hauts-de-France.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Desktop and mobile apps

Native applications are offered for Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Documentation

The help center has sections for Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Party Station, Community Studio and KaraFun Player.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

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.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

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.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: hosting workflow

Independent karaoke-host discussions report weak singer-rotation workflow and limited queue management compared with dedicated KJ software.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Limit: missing recordings

App Store reviewers identify the lack of voice recording as a significant missing feature.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Microphone limitation

Microphone input is supported on iOS and Mac, while other platforms require external audio equipment or software.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Network requirements

Firewall configuration may need to allow karafun.com and recis.io for catalog access.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Notable ownership news

A 2025 report states that Belgian investment funds Vendis and Verlinvest acquired KaraFun at an €180 million valuation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · fr.wikipedia.org

Offline

Offline Sync can keep up to 1,000 songs synchronized on a device for offline playback.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Offline playback

Premium users can download up to 1,000 songs, while Pro users can download the complete catalog for offline use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Plan restriction

KaraFun Premium is for private use; the company says professional or public performances require a professional subscription.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Playlists and favorites

Users can create playlists and synchronize favorites across supported devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Praise: catalog and controls

App-store reviewers repeatedly praise the large song selection and adjustable key, tempo and vocal levels.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Praise: ease of use

Trustpilot reviewers commonly describe the app as simple to use, with broad song choice and useful playlists or QR-code requests.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Privacy and security

Recisio says its database resides behind firewalls and that it restricts access to sensitive data to help protect personal information.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Professional licensing

KaraFun Pro includes sound recording rights coverage with synchronized lyrics for its licensed catalog, while public performance royalties remain the customer’s responsibility.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Quizzes and Battle

The service includes music quizzes and a Battle singing game, with one quiz available in the free version.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on Google Play

4.6 out of 5 from 19.2K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Trustpilot

4.4 out of 5 from 496 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Recording limitation

KaraFun does not record performances; microphone audio is heard live and is not saved.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Remote control

KaraFun supports controlling playback from a phone or other connected device.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

SDKs and extensibility

The same AMA describes no general consumer API or SDK, with API access limited to Business use cases.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Security and privacy

Terms state that personal data may be sent to payment processors and stored to meet security and legal obligations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Self-hosting

KaraFun is delivered as hosted apps and subscriptions; no self-hosted deployment option is documented.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Single-account concurrency

One account can play on only one device at a time; simultaneous use requires separate accounts and subscriptions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Song controls

Users can adjust a song’s key and tempo and activate lead, backing, or guide vocals.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Stage catalog rights

KaraFun says the Stage catalog includes synchronization, mechanical reproduction and master rights, but venues still need public-performance licensing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · business.karafun.com

Stage integrations

Stage supports a web app for participants and QR-code joining without requiring an app download.Read 14 Oct 2026 · business.karafun.com

Stage queue management

Stage provides automatic singer rotation, session history, QR-code participation and remote access management.Read 14 Oct 2026 · business.karafun.com

TV support

TV platforms include Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Vocal controls

Subscribers can change singer volume, key and tempo.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Vocal Match

Vocal Match analyzes a user’s voice and matches it against songs; the feature is available on iOS and Android only.Read 29 Sep 2026 · karafun.com

Web player

The web version plays songs and manages queues in a browser without installation, but omits some advanced app features.Read 14 Oct 2026 · karafun.com

Plans and prices

Every KaraFun plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Who it suits

Verdict

Where Specifiction places it

• Karaoke Software#1 of 309.3