Comparison

Drum Kits vs Stemzel

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

Head to head
About

Drum Kits

Transform your device into a portable drum machine and recording studio. Easily create beats, grooves, and song arrangements with intuitive controls and a wide variety of instrument sounds. Export your creations as high-quality audio files.

Highlights
  • Portable drum machine
  • Beat sequencer
  • Recording studio
  • 16 professional drum kits
  • Song arrangement tools
  • AIFF and AAC/M4A export
  • Real-time beat editing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful portable drum machine, beat sequencer, and recording studio. Designed for beginners and professional musicians alike, Drum Kits makes it incredibly easy to create rhythms, grooves, and complete song arrangements with nothing more than your fingertips. Simply tap the screen to build beats instantly. No complicated setup, no steep learning curve β€” just fast, intuitive music creation. Featuring 16 unique instruments, Drum Kits gives you a huge range of styles and sounds, including Hip Hop, Rock, Drum & Bass, Jazz, House, Techno, Electronic, Percussion, Steel Drums, Brushes, Congas, and more. Whether you’re producing electronic tracks, practicing rhythms, writing songs, or jamming with friends, Drum Kits gives you the tools to create anywhere. Drum Kits includes: * 16 professional drum kits * 50 built-in sample rhythms * 10 demo songs * Real-time beat editing * Humanise timing control for natural grooves * Song arrangement tools * High-quality stereo playback * AIFF and AAC/M4A export Explore included rhythm styles such as Hip Hop, Disco, Rock, Jazz, Salsa, Merengue, Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and more β€” or create your own completely original beats from scratch. The powerful song mode lets you combine multiple rhythms into complete arrangements with intros, verses, choruses, and breakdowns. Adjust repeat counts, organize sequences, and build full tracks directly inside the app. When your music is ready, export your creations as high-quality audio files for sharing, recording, or importing into apps like GarageBand and other DAWs. Drum Kits is perfect for: * Songwriters * Music producers * DJs * Drum students * Singers needing backing tracks * Live performers * Anyone who loves creating beats Despite its powerful features, Drum Kits stays fast, clean, and easy to use. Beginners can start making rhythms in minutes, while experienced musicians can create complex layered grooves and full song structures. Use headphones, Bluetooth speakers, AirPods, or studio monitors for immersive stereo sound wherever you play. Whether you’re sketching ideas on the go, practicing timing, building backing tracks, or producing your next song, Drum Kits gives you a complete rhythm production studio that fits in your pocket. Install Drum Kits today and start creating professional beats anytime, anywhere.

About

Stemzel

Features
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Stemzel splits any song into four stems β€” vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments β€” entirely on your iPhone. No cloud uploads. No subscription. No account required. IMPORT YOUR AUDIO β€’ File β€” pick from Files, iCloud Drive, or anywhere on your device β€’ URL β€” paste a direct link to an MP3, M4A, or WAV file β€’ Record β€” capture audio with your microphone and split it instantly MIX AND EXPORT β€’ Mute or solo any stem to hear exactly what you want β€’ Play back your mix with a built-in waveform scrubber β€’ Export individual stems or your full mix to the Files app PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every split runs on your device using on-device AI. Your music never leaves your iPhone. No servers, no tracking, no ads. ONE-TIME UNLOCK Pay once, use Stemzel forever. Unlimited splits and downloads β€” no monthly fees, ever. PERFECT FOR β€’ Musicians learning parts by ear β€’ DJs and producers isolating elements β€’ Karaoke and acapella practice β€’ Remixing and sampling workflows β€’ Anyone who wants stems without uploading to the cloud Stemzel is built for speed and privacy. Import a track, wait a moment while it separates, then mute the vocals, solo the drums, or export everything β€” all from your pocket. Questions or feedback? Visit stemzel.com/support

Screenshots

Drum Kits4 screens
Stemzel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Drum Kits at 3 against Stemzel's 1. Drum Kits also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drum Kits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Drum Kits versus Stemzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum KitsStemzel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews47.6% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 101 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comMahija Kottapalli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Drum Kits

One-time1
  • Premium Version$3.99
4 purchases

Stemzel

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Stemzel Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Drum Kits free?
Drum Kits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stemzel free?
Stemzel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum Kits or Stemzel have ads?
Neither Drum Kits nor Stemzel shows ads.

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