Frequently asked questions
What is Hitokara?
A karaoke app for the songs in Apple Music. Lyrics fill in colour word by word, with furigana.
Is it free?
The basics are free. Premium is yearly or monthly (7-day free trial) or a one-time purchase.
Do I need Apple Music?
Yes, a subscription. Hitokara does not provide songs; it adds lyrics to what Apple Music is playing.
Where do the lyrics come from?
Apple Music lyrics and other public lyric sources; the app picks the version that fits the song. Only timed lyrics fill in word by word.
What if no lyrics are found?
The song just plays without lyrics. Pick another candidate in the lyrics search, or load your own LRC or TTML file.
Which languages work?
Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese lyrics. Japanese gets furigana, the others get katakana readings, and you can switch to romaji.
Does it work on TV and Mac?
Yes. Queue songs from your iPhone to an Apple TV on the same Wi-Fi. On Mac, lyrics can float in their own window.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone (including the foldable iPhone Duo), iPad, Mac and Apple TV, on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS 26 or later.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. Refunds follow Apple's rules; request one at reportaproblem.apple.com.
What if I get a new phone?
With the same Apple ID, tap Restore Purchases in the app.