Comparison

iSingWorship vs Ruffio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSingWorship

This app provides a comprehensive tool for worship musicians and leaders, offering a virtual band experience. It allows for customization of song playback, including vocal removal and section looping, and can display lyrics and backgrounds on larger screens. Songs are professionally recorded and available in multiple keys.

Highlights
  • Virtual band accompaniment
  • Vocal track removal
  • Song section looping
  • Lyric and background display
  • Adjustable song keys
  • Smooth audio transitions
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"A brilliantly thought-out tool for worship musicians." (Matt Redman, Worship Leader and Songwriter) “iSingWorship is a brilliant and creative resource...particularly exciting for people who are keen to lead worship but don’t have the musicians and resources to do so.” (Tim Hughes, Worship Leader and Songwriter) "I have used it in schools, in church, in small groups, on my own, and blaring it out on a bus going in front of the Olympic flame! This has to be an essential app for Youth and schools workers!" (Jonny Brennan, YFC) - - - - - - - - - - Perfect for churches, small groups, kids groups, music rehearsals or even your own personal use, iSingWorship is an amazing resource designed to engage and inspire people in worship. Using iSingWorship is just like having your own very experienced band playing with you as you sing or lead worship. Download a song from the growing built in library and you can take out the vocal, repeat a chorus, end by going back to verse 1, break down into a quiet instrumental section to talk or pray over, or sing a chorus with just the drums playing. iSingWorship uses SATT™ (Smooth Audio Transition Technology) for incredibly smooth and natural song section changes. Plug iSingWorship into your TV/projector with a cable (or wirelessly via AirPlay) and view song lyrics on a large screen. Also included are a variety of inspirational backgrounds that can be displayed behind the lyrics. All songs have been recorded by award winning producers and musicians in the most congregation friendly keys possible. Songs may also be played back in several alternative keys making the app useful for a wide variety of different situations. 4 free song previews available. - - - Compatible with iOS devices running iOS7 or later (additional AirPlay compatibility available on devices that support AirPlay mirroring).

About

Ruffio

This app uses advanced AI to split any song into its individual instrument stems, allowing you to mute or isolate vocals, drums, bass, and more. Create custom backing tracks, karaoke versions, or practice your instrument with isolated parts. All processing happens on your device for privacy and offline use.

Highlights
  • AI stem separation
  • Mute vocals for karaoke
  • Isolate instruments for practice
  • Real-time mixing controls
  • Offline audio processing
  • Supports various audio/video formats
Features
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Ruffio – Backing Track Maker, Karaoke App, Music Stem Splitter, and AI Music Practice Tool Ruffio is the all-in-one music app that lets you remove vocals from songs, isolate instruments, and create custom multitrack backing tracks using advanced AI audio separation—right on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a singer, musician, student, producer, DJ, or music lover, Ruffio helps you unlock the full potential of any track. Using powerful machine learning, Ruffio separates songs into stems—vocals, drums, bass, and accompaniment—so you can mute, solo, or adjust individual instruments. Create karaoke versions, practice your instrument, or hear the mix like never before. --- Powerful AI Features - AI Stem Separation: Split any song into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments using Spleeter - Mute Vocals: Instantly create karaoke versions of any track - Mute Instruments: Remove drums, bass, guitar, or piano to create your own backing tracks - Solo Mode: Focus on one instrument to learn parts more effectively - Real-Time Mixing: Adjust each stem’s volume to build your perfect mix - Works Offline: Process songs directly on your device—no internet required after setup - Video and Audio Support: Import MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, and MOV files - Private: Your music never leaves your device—no cloud uploads --- How It Works - Import songs from your Music app (local files only) - Open files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or Files - Ruffio separates your song into stems using on-device AI - Adjust, mute, or solo each track in real time - Practice, perform, remix, or explore your music in new ways --- Perfect For - Singers – Remove vocals and sing along with real instrumentals - Guitarists – Mute guitar tracks and jam with the band - Drummers – Create drumless tracks to practice rhythm and timing - Bassists – Isolate or remove basslines for deeper learning - Pianists – Focus on keyboard parts or play over piano-free mixes - DJs and Producers – Extract stems for remixing and creative projects - Music Teachers – Make custom practice tools for students - Students – Learn songs by ear and study arrangements in depth - Cover Artists – Make pro-quality karaoke or backing tracks - Music Lovers – Hear hidden layers and details in every song --- Why Choose Ruffio - No subscriptions or locked core features - Fast, on-device audio processing - Simple, clean, user-friendly interface - Based on Spleeter: trusted by producers and musicologists worldwide - Constant updates based on community feedback --- File Support - MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV (audio) - MP4, MOV (video audio extraction) - DRM-free songs from your Music app - Files from cloud storage and local folders --- Built with Spleeter Ruffio uses Spleeter, an open-source stem separation model developed by Deezer. This powerful AI is trusted by professional audio engineers and now available in a mobile app designed for everyone. All separation is done locally. Your music stays private. No cloud uploads, no waiting, no ads. --- Support & Feedback We're building Ruffio to be the best music practice and karaoke tool on iOS. Got ideas or issues? Contact us directly: rufusmall@hotmail.com --- Transform the way you learn, practice, and enjoy music. Download Ruffio now and turn any song into a karaoke track, backing track, or stem-separated mix.

Screenshots

iSingWorship4 screens
Ruffio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruffio at 4.5 against iSingWorship's 3.6. Ruffio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (443 vs 24). iSingWorship's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruffio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruffio has 443 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSingWorship ships an update every 2 months, Ruffio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iSingWorship versus Ruffio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSingWorshipRuffio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (24 ratings)4.5 (443 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings24443 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMovation Productions LtdRufus Mall

Customer experience

iSingWorship

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

Ruffio

All ratings434 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.8%

Bugs and requests

iSingWorship

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ruffio

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • YouTube import not working (multiple reports)
  • App crashes on iPad
  • Audio phasing in and out during playback
  • Sliders not responding to input
  • Staticky sound quality
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  • Drums still audible when slider turned off
  • Voice cutting out intermittently
  • App not functioning on iPhone 13 Pro
  • Blank screen on iPad with missing import button

Requested features

8 requests
  • Export stems as individual audio files
  • Pitch change and tempo adjustment
  • Ability to play songs backwards
  • Better slider controls and responsiveness
  • Playlist management system
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  • Easy track deletion without reinstalling
  • Cleaner and clearer stem separation
  • Better iPad UI with visible import button

In-app purchases

None

iSingWorship

No in-app purchases

None

Ruffio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSingWorship free?
iSingWorship is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruffio free?
Ruffio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSingWorship or Ruffio?
Ruffio is rated higher. iSingWorship averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Ruffio averages 4.5 from 443 ratings.
Do iSingWorship or Ruffio have ads?
Neither iSingWorship nor Ruffio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSingWorship or Ruffio?
iSingWorship ships an update every 2 months, and Ruffio every 10 days. Most recently, iSingWorship was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ruffio on November 3, 2026.

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