Free Access vs. Time to Sing Premium

When downloading a singing app, nobody likes hidden paywalls, 30-second cutoffs, or deceptive "free" features that demand a credit card before you can even test the microphone.

Time to Sing takes a different approach. We believe every singer deserves an honest sandbox to test their vocal range, check real-time pitch accuracy, and experience the visual piano roll before spending a dime.

Here is an honest breakdown of what you can do for free, what is reserved for Time to Sing Premium, and how to know when you are ready to upgrade.

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What the Free Tier Is (and Why It Exists)

The Free tier is not a stripped-down gimmick. It is a genuine vocal calibration sandbox.

When you open Time to Sing without a subscription, you get unrestricted access to the core diagnostic tools:

• Full Voice Range Calibration: Discover your comfortable range and classify your voice into your exact vocal category—whether that is Tenor, Bass/Baritone, Alto, or Soprano.
• The Real-Time Voice Tuner: Experience real-time pitch detection on the interactive piano roll. You see your live pitch line tracking every note as you sing.
• Full Tempo & Scroll Speed Controls: Slow down exercises to 0.5× or speed them up to 1.5×, and adjust visual scroll speed to suit your reaction time.
• Starter Warmup Exercises: You receive 4 starter exercises carefully calibrated to your voice type (covering fundamental intervals, a basic major scale, and introductory melodic patterns).
• Starter Backing Tracks: Practice with 3 to 5 real studio backing tracks in the Styles section.

The free tier exists so you can verify that the app runs smoothly on your phone, tracks your microphone without latency, and feels natural to your ears and eyes.

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What Time to Sing Premium Unlocks

Singing is muscle memory. You cannot build a flexible, agile voice or master high notes by repeating the same four starter scales every morning.

When you calibrate your voice, Time to Sing creates a progressive curriculum specifically for your vocal range. In the Free tier, only 4 starter drills are accessible. The remaining 26 exercises are locked behind Premium.

Here is what unlocking Time to Sing Premium adds to your daily training:

1. The Complete 30+ Exercise Vocal Progression

Every voice type (Tenor, Bass/Baritone, Alto, Soprano) has 30 distinct, progressive exercises structured across key vocal techniques:

• Breathing & SOVT Drills: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract exercises that balance air pressure and release throat tension without strain (100% locked on Free).
• Interval Leap Training: Moving past simple 3-note intervals into 4ths, 5ths, and octave leaps that build pitch security.
• Agile Patterns & Riffs: Fast-moving melodic patterns that train flexibility and quick vocal cord coordination.
• Minor Blues & Chromatic Scales: Developing soulful ornamentation and intermediate micro-intonation.
• Head Voice & Mix Voice Drills: Connecting chest resonance to your higher register smoothly, without breaking or flipping.

2. Complete Video Masterclasses & Full-Band Backing Tracks

In the Styles section, free access gives you a 3-track preview. Premium unlocks the entire catalog of 20+ masterclasses across Pop, Musical Theatre, and Classical. Each exercise features in-depth video demonstrations by professional vocal coaches Kirill Zolygin and Karina Schwarz, followed by full-band playbacks with real live instruments.

3. 100% Offline Storage for Real-World Rehearsals

Vocalists practice everywhere: soundproof basement rehearsal studios, church halls with thick brick walls, backstage dressing rooms, or parked cars before an audition.

• On the Free tier, all audio and video require a live internet connection.
• On Premium, you can download your entire 30-exercise workout and all backing tracks to your device with one tap. Practice anywhere, even in airplane mode.

4. Dynamic 8-Exercise Adaptive Routines

On Free, the daily For You screen serves the same starter drills repeatedly. With Premium, the adaptive workout engine builds an evolving 8-exercise daily routine tailored to your stamina, difficulty level, and vocal consistency.

5. Custom Warmup Playlists

Create and organize custom practice sets in the Playlists tab. Build a 10-minute quick morning warmup, a 20-minute pre-show belt prep, or a cool-down routine using any track in the complete library.

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Clear Comparison: Starter Preview vs. Full Premium

To see how your personal vocal journey differs between the tiers:

Vocal Training Area	Free Starter Sandbox	Time to Sing Premium
Voice Range Test	✅ Full 2-Note Calibration	✅ Full Calibration & Updates
Tuner Practice Drills	4 Starter Exercises	All 30+ Tailored Exercises
Breathing & SOVT Exercises	❌ None (Locked)	✅ Complete Breath & SOVT Drills
Intervals, Scales & Riffs	⚠️ Basic Major Only	✅ Full Blues, Chromatics & Riffs
Video Masterclasses & Backing Tracks	3 – 5 Preview Tracks	All 20+ Video Masterclasses & Band Playbacks
Offline Media Storage	❌ Online Streaming Only	✅ 100% Offline Device Storage
Daily "For You" Workout	⚠️ Starter Drills on Loop	✅ Dynamic 8-Exercise Routine
Custom Playlist Builder	⚠️ Limited to Starter Tracks	✅ Unlimited Custom Playlists
Tempo & Scroll Speed Adjustment	✅ Full Controls (0.5× – 1.5×)	✅ Full Controls (0.5× – 1.5×)
1-on-1 Coach Feedback Review	Optional Add-On	Optional Add-On

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Which One Is Right for You?

• Stay on the Free Tier if: You just downloaded the app, want to test your vocal range, check if the tuner detects your pitch accurately in your room, and run a quick 3-minute starter warmup.
• Upgrade to Premium if: You want to expand your range, sing higher without strain, master contemporary pop riffs and blues ornamentation, rehearse offline, and follow a structured daily vocal routine designed by professional coaches.

You can try everything Premium has to offer with zero risk through our 7-Day Free Trial. Learn more in our Subscription Plans & 7-Day Free Trial guide.