Riyaz review
A self-paced singing app with guided lessons, vocal metrics, and practice-track uploads.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Riyaz is a self-paced singing practice app for hobbyists, students supplementing lessons, and performers who want guided exercises and feedback between lessons. It covers Carnatic, Hindustani, Western classical, voice training, pop, and rock. Practice tools include real-time visual feedback on pitch and timing, a vocal monitor, vocal-range measurement, and progress tracking for accuracy, breath control, and other voice metrics. Riyaz is available on iOS, Android, and the web.
The practice toolkit combines guided lessons and exercises with a Smart Tanpura, uploaded audio for creating practice tracks, and statistics, badges, and a leaderboard. That gives learners ways to practise with songs or accompaniment and review performance over time. The focus is on individual practice: Riyaz does not provide live classes or instruction from a human teacher. Learners looking for direct coaching should pair it with lessons elsewhere or choose a teacher-led option.
Riyaz is freemium, but some features require a subscription or purchase; prices are shown in-app at checkout. That makes it possible to begin with free practice, while buyers should check the app for current purchase terms before committing. Its breadth of styles and detailed vocal metrics suit independent learners who value feedback and structured exercises. It is a less suitable fit for someone who needs a live instructor, tailored feedback from a teacher, or a fully teacher-led course.
Riyaz pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Real-time visual feedback highlights pitch and timing
- Tracks accuracy, breath control, and other voice metrics
- Supports guided lessons and uploaded audio practice tracks
- Where it doesn't
- No live classes or instruction from a human teacher
- Some features require a subscription or purchase
- Practice is self-paced rather than teacher-led
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