# newonce vs StemFM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StemFM at 74% against newonce's 28%. StemFM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). newonce's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. newonce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StemFM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StemFM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of newonce's written reviews are positive against 74% of StemFM's.

newonce ships an update monthly, StemFM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | newonce | StemFM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newonce/id1364859543/reviews) | **[4.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stemfm/id6753893767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [newonce.media sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364859542) | [Stem US Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845542230) |

## What reviewers say

### newonce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newonce/id1364859543)

Access in-depth content on rap, social issues, and culture. Enjoy a 24/7 live radio stream with expert hosts and engaging guests, plus podcasts and personalized content feeds.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live radio streaming, Original written content, Podcast playback, Personalized content feed, Save content for later, Follow editors and shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| newonce.club miesięczny | $1.99 | per month |
| newonce.club miesięczny | $2.49 | per month |
| neownce.club roczny | $19.99 | per year |
| newonce.club roczny | $27.99 | per year |


### StemFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stemfm/id6753893767)

Explore a vast music library, remix songs by isolating stems, and enjoy AI-powered DJ sets. Discover new releases, create personalized stations, and support artists with a fair pay system.

**Highlights:** Extensive music library, Real-time stem separation, AI DJ sets, Customizable artist stations, Seamless track mixing, Fair artist pay system

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StemFM Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| StemFM Yearly Premium | $199.99 | per year |
| 1 Stem Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Stem Sets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Stem Sets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 Stem Sets | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is newonce free?

newonce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StemFM free?

StemFM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, newonce or StemFM?

StemFM is rated higher. newonce averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while StemFM averages 4.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do newonce or StemFM have ads?

newonce shows ads; StemFM does not.

### Which is updated more often, newonce or StemFM?

newonce ships an update monthly, and StemFM every 5 days. Most recently, newonce was updated on October 11, 2026 and StemFM on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*