Changba (唱吧) : China's Smule for mobile karaoke with virtual gifting and duet features.
China's version of Smule, Changba is a mobile karaoke community where users record themselves singing and share performances with the community. Social features include virtual gifting, duet recording with other users, and singing challenges. It was one of the early successes in China's mobile karaoke market but has faced increasing competition from Tencent's Quanmin KGe and the integrated karaoke features within QQ Music and NetEase Cloud Music.
Is Changba available in English?
Changba primarily serves Chinese users with a Chinese interface. The song library is predominantly Chinese Mandopop and Cantopop. English songs are available but limited. The platform is best for users interested in Chinese music who want to sing along with pinyin lyrics.
What is Changba?
Changba is a mobile karaoke app similar to Smule. Users record singing videos with backing tracks, apply audio effects, and share with the community. It features duet functionality, virtual gifting, and singing competitions. It was one of China's earliest social karaoke platforms.
Last Updated: 2026-07-03