# BAM vs Stellarvox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellarvox at none against BAM's 11. Stellarvox also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BAM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 11). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

BAM costs $12.99 and Stellarvox $11.99 up front. BAM sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Stellarvox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stellarvox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BAM has 103 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of BAM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stellarvox's.

BAM ships an update every 3 weeks, Stellarvox every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BAM | Stellarvox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$11.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bam-beat-maker-and-music-maker/id1637599765/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellarvox/id6472060413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 490 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) |

## What reviewers say

### BAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bam-beat-maker-and-music-maker/id1637599765)

This app is a professional music production tool that allows users to create beats, loops, and full tracks. It offers a versatile interface with built-in instruments, effects, and extensive sequencing capabilities. Users can also host AUv3 plugins and arrange music for live performance or export.

**Highlights:** Groovebox-style music production, AUv3 plugin host, Built-in instruments and effects, Step sequencer with 256 steps, MIDI clip and scene launcher, Full mixer controls, Clip-based parameter modulation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fusion City Grooves | $8.99 | one-time |
| House Flavours Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Techno Flavours Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bass Mechanics Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ladera Nights Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Soulful Hip Hop Vol. 1 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Urban Beats Vol. 1 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Retro Future Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Brazilian Funk Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Urban Beats Vol. 2 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Velvet Vibes | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive workflow
- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 💡 Innovative groovebox concept
- 🚀 Fast to get started
- 🎧 Excellent for live jamming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing/hanging
- 📉 High CPU usage
- 🤏 Small and hard-to-see controls
- 🤔 Counterintuitive for some users
- 🔊 Low resolution sound quality for price

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent hanging of the app
- Extension packs causing hangs (Velvet vibes, LN90s)
- App freezes in AUM and Drambo
- Loading audio stems is cumbersome and leads to freezing
- Random crashing frequently

**Requested features**

- More integrated effects & plugins
- Pause button for plugins
- CC Randomizer function
- Keyboard mode with multiple digital keyboards
- IAA (Inter-App Audio) support


### Stellarvox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellarvox/id6472060413)

Design immersive ambient soundscapes with a hybrid reverb and artificial space designer. Create lush textures, deep spaces, and whispering backgrounds for electronic, experimental, and sound design projects. Offers intuitive controls and inspiring presets for quick, high-quality results.

**Highlights:** Hybrid reverb with artificial space designer, Algorithmic reflections tail processing, Dynamic timbre changes over time, Geometry and dimension control, Factory presets and random feature, MIDI learn support, Standalone and AUv3 module

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BAM free?

BAM costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stellarvox free?

Stellarvox costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BAM or Stellarvox?

Stellarvox is rated higher. BAM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Stellarvox averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do BAM or Stellarvox have ads?

Neither BAM nor Stellarvox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BAM or Stellarvox?

BAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stellarvox every 5 months. Most recently, BAM was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stellarvox on October 30, 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.*