# Double Kick vs PlayStems

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Double Kick at 47% against PlayStems's 0%. Double Kick also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PlayStems's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PlayStems is free to download; Double Kick costs $2.99 up front. PlayStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Double Kick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Double Kick holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Kick has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Double Kick's written reviews are positive against 0% of PlayStems's.

Double Kick ships an update every 8 months, PlayStems every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double Kick | PlayStems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-kick-pro-drum-kit/id385422903/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstems-audio-stem-player/id6773736611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Matthias Santer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538440760) |

## What reviewers say

### Double Kick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-kick-pro-drum-kit/id385422903)

Transform your device into a professional drum kit. Create beats with high-quality audio and graphics, and customize the layout to match your style. Play along to your favorite music library.

**Highlights:** Studio quality drum kit, Customizable layout, High definition graphics, High quality audio samples, Excellent response times, Play along to music library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Customizable drum layout
- 👍 Fast response times
- 👍 Fun for jamming
- 👍 Free to download (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited drum sets (only one)
- 👎 Poor hi-hat sound
- 👎 No sound from cymbal cups
- 👎 No AUV3 or Audiobus compatibility
- 👎 Bluetooth issues

**Reported bugs**

- No sound at all
- App crashes frequently
- App closes when tapping certain areas (e.g., hi-hat pedal)
- Delayed response times
- App exits when trying to play along with music

**Requested features**

- Add Audiobus support
- Add AUV3 compatibility
- More drum sets/kits
- Improve hi-hat sound
- Add sound from cymbal cups


### PlayStems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstems-audio-stem-player/id6773736611)

This app allows musicians to isolate and manipulate individual instrument tracks from stereo songs or multi-track stems. Practice complex sections, learn by ear, or create backing tracks with on-device AI processing for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** On-device AI stem splitting, Multi-track mixer, Variable tempo and pitch control, Loopable practice markers, Offline audio processing, Per-stem volume and pan adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Double Kick free?

Double Kick costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayStems free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Double Kick or PlayStems?

Double Kick is rated higher. Double Kick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PlayStems averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Double Kick or PlayStems have ads?

Neither Double Kick nor PlayStems shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Double Kick or PlayStems?

Double Kick ships an update every 8 months, and PlayStems every 3 weeks. Most recently, Double Kick was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlayStems on October 31, 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.*