AKG DMM vs PlayStems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AKG DMM
This application allows users to control AKG's DMM14UL, DMM14ULD, DMM8UL, and DMM8ULD devices. It provides full access to all device features, including preset creation and recall, and control over DSP functions for inputs and outputs.
- Control DMM14UL, DMM14ULD, DMM8UL, DMM8ULD devices
- Connects via wired or wireless router
- Create and recall presets
- Control DSP functions for inputs and outputs
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With this new app AKG enables control of their new DMM14UL, DMM14ULD, DMM8UL and DMM8ULD. The DMM connects directly to a router for wired or wireless use. All features of the DMM can be controlled. You can create or recall presets and control the device for all DSP functions available for each of the inputs and outputs of DMM.
PlayStems
This app allows musicians to isolate and manipulate individual instrument tracks from stereo songs or multi-track stems. Practice complex sections, learn by ear, or create backing tracks with on-device AI processing for complete privacy.
- On-device AI stem splitting
- Multi-track mixer
- Variable tempo and pitch control
- Loopable practice markers
- Offline audio processing
- Per-stem volume and pan adjustment
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PlayStems is an on-device multi-track stem player and AI audio splitter for musicians, vocalists, and bands to practice, rehearse, and perform with complete mix control. Import multi-track stems or split any stereo song directly on your device into independent vocal, drum, bass, and instrument tracks. Rehearse complex sections, isolate parts to learn by ear, or create backing tracks for live performance—all with zero audio uploaded to the cloud. MULTI-TRACK MIXER & REHEARSAL TOOLS • Synchronized multi-track playback with rock-solid transport stability • Per-stem mixer: adjust volume, solo individual parts, mute tracks, and tweak stereo pan • Variable tempo & pitch: slow down fast passages without changing pitch, or transpose keys • Precise waveform scrubbing and loopable marker ranges for repetitive practice • Master level control and clean library organization by title and artist ON-DEVICE AI STEM SPLITTING • Separate stereo tracks into vocals, bass, drums, and other instruments • 100% private: audio processing runs locally using your device's Neural Engine • No cloud servers, no account required, and no internet connection needed to split • Requires Apple Silicon or recent hardware: iPhone 13 or newer, iPad Pro (2018+), iPad Air (2022+), or Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) INCLUDED IN THE FREE VERSION Start practicing immediately with full core playback capabilities: • Full mixer, tempo adjustment, pitch shifting, markers, and range looping • 1 song in your library (up to 5 songs if you choose to enable anonymous usage analytics) • Up to 10 successful lifetime on-device stem splits • Standard stem-splitting quality models FULL VERSION (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) A single one-time unlock removes all library and processing caps with no subscriptions: • Unlimited song library capacity • Unlimited lifetime on-device stem splits • Access to downloadable High-Quality (HQ) neural stem-splitting models • Supports Family Sharing across your Apple devices Restore Purchases is available at any time in Help & Settings. Purchases are tied permanently to your Apple ID.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AKG DMM at 2.0 against PlayStems's 1.0. AKG DMM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PlayStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKG DMM asks for nothing beyond the download.
AKG DMM holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
| Parameter | AKG DMM | PlayStems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman Professional, Inc. | Matthias Santer |
Customer experience
AKG DMM
PlayStems
In-app purchases
AKG DMM
No in-app purchases
PlayStems
- Full version$4.99









