Vocal Extractor vs Ruffio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vocal Extractor
This app uses AI to separate vocals from songs, creating karaoke and a cappella tracks. It supports various audio formats and allows exporting isolated tracks to cloud storage. Unlike older methods, it works even with monaural recordings and off-center vocals.
- AI-powered vocal separation
- Karaoke track creation
- A cappella track generation
- Import from cloud storage
- Embedded audio player
- Export to cloud services
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Feature Overview Vocal Extractor separates songs in your Music Library into vocals and accompaniment with just a tap of a button on the main screen (*1), instantly creating karaoke and a cappella tracks. The generated vocal and backing (karaoke) tracks can be saved as files and exported to iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other platforms. This allows you to use the isolated tracks in other applications or on different platforms (*2). Unlike traditional apps based on OOPS (Out of Phase Stereo) technology, Vocal Extractor leverages AI and deep learning to separate vocals from songs, including monaural recordings and tracks where the vocals are not center-panned—cases where traditional apps cannot remove vocals. You can import music files in mp3, m4a, or wav formats from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other sources. This includes live recordings created with other apps, allowing you to remove or extract vocals from them. The embedded player allows you to toggle between the original, vocal, or backing tracks while playing the audio. *1. Only songs downloaded to your device and not protected by DRM can be used as source data. *2. Saved output files will have a sampling rate of 44.1kHz and be in m4a or wav format, either mono or stereo. Saving files is an in-app purchase feature. We recommend testing the vocal separation quality in the embedded player before purchasing. How to Use 1.Launch the App After the launch screen, the main screen will appear. Tap the Music Library button, select a song, and load it into the app. 2.Extract Vocals Tap the Vocal Extract button in the center of the main screen. The extraction process will begin, and once completed, the Vocal, Backing, and Save buttons will become active. 3.Playback Tracks Select either the Original, Vocal, or Backing track and tap the Play Back button to listen to the chosen track. 4.Save Tracks After extraction, the Save Vocal and Save Backing buttons will be enabled. The first time you tap one of these buttons, the in-app purchase screen will appear. Before purchasing, we recommend confirming the quality of the vocal separation in the embedded player. Once purchased, the in-app purchase screen will no longer appear, and you can save files after confirming via a pop-up. 5.File Naming Saved files will be named with the original file name (excluding the suffix) plus "_vocal.m4a" or "_backing.m4a". File renaming is not supported in this version. Output files are in 44.1kHz m4a or wav format. 6.Export Files To export files from the app container, tap the Export button. A list of saved files will appear. Select a file and tap the Export menu in the navigation bar. The document provider screen will appear, allowing you to choose a location to save the file. A pop-up will confirm when the export has started successfully. Exporting occurs in the background. 7.Import Source Files You can use m4a, mp3, and wav files as source data. Place these files in iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or another document provider configured on your iPhone. Then, tap the Import button to add the file to the app's container. 8.Load Imported Files After importing a file, tap the File button to see a list of imported files. Select a file and tap the Load menu in the navigation bar to load the content for extraction or playback. 9.Document Provider Compatibility Import and export functions only work with document providers properly configured on your device. For more information, visit http://vocalextractor.com/en/. Some icons used on the main screen are sourced from Icons8. https://icons8.com
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.
- AI stem separation
- Mute vocals for karaoke
- Isolate instruments for practice
- Real-time mixing controls
- Offline audio processing
- Supports various audio/video formats
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruffio at none against Vocal Extractor's 1. Ruffio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (66% vs 51%). On price, rating, 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. Vocal Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ruffio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ruffio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 498 and 442 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Vocal Extractor's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ruffio's.
Vocal Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Ruffio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vocal Extractor | Ruffio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (498 ratings) | 4.5 (442 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 498 — better | 442 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 457 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hikaru Tsuyumine | Rufus Mall |
Customer experience
Vocal Extractor
Ruffio
User reviews
Vocal Extractor
From 498 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for making instrumentals
- 💡 Responsive developer
- 🚀 App keeps getting better
- 👍 Does the job flawlessly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Ne fonctionne pas
- 🐛 Can't save!!
- 🐛 Worthless
- 🐛 Not free
Ruffio
From 442 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 Excellent audio stem separation quality
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient processing
- ⭐ Works better than paid competitors
Room to improve
- 🐛 YouTube import feature frequently broken
- 📱 iPad compatibility issues and crashes
- 🔊 Audio quality sometimes muddy or unclear
- 🎚️ Slider controls can be imprecise
- ❌ Missing export/save functionality
Bugs and requests
Vocal Extractor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Whenever i add a file it just freezes
- As soon as I hit the button to extract, it crashes. Everytime.
- Crashes when trying to save file. Something about memory shortage. Help!
Requested features
9 requests- Can Y'all team up with a website
- When I try to export (purchased version) it only saves 1:30. Why is this?
- I want to use this app with Apple Music not just buying my music
- increase the quality of the vocals
- allow Apple Music
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- a way for backround vocals to be added to a backing track in the future
- update the app a bit better? And play the full song. Not 1 minute and 30 seconds
- Would there be a way for backround vocals to be added to a backing track in the future
- Something wrong with downloading the Files
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
Vocal Extractor
- Save Tracks & Stereo Mode$2.99
Ruffio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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