Comparison

Double Kick vs Stemzel

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

Head to head
About

Double Kick

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
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Double Kick Pro — the ultimate drum kit experience for iPhone and iPad. Turn your device into a full studio-quality drum kit. Double Kick Pro delivers realistic drum sounds, lightning-fast response times, and a fully customizable layout — so you can play exactly the way your style demands. Whether you're a beginner just discovering the drums or an experienced drummer looking for a mobile practice kit, Double Kick Pro puts the feel of a real drum set right in your pocket. FEATURES: • High-resolution, photorealistic graphics • Studio-quality audio samples • Lightning-fast response times — just like a real drum kit • Fully customizable drum kit layout • Double-kick pedal for demanding drummers • Play along with your favorite tracks from your music library • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • No ads, no distractions With a fully configurable pad layout, Double Kick Pro adapts to your playing style — not the other way around. Place your snare, hi-hats, toms, and kicks exactly where you want them. Perfect for rock, metal, jazz, pop, and everything in between. Work on your rhythms, compose new beats, or just jam out. Download Double Kick Pro now and discover the best mobile drum kit experience on the App Store.

About

Stemzel

This app separates any song into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments directly on your device. It offers on-device AI processing for privacy, with no cloud uploads or subscriptions required. Mix, mute, solo, and export individual stems or the full mix.

Highlights
  • On-device AI stem separation
  • Import audio from files or URL
  • Record and split audio instantly
  • Mute or solo individual stems
  • Built-in waveform scrubber
  • Export stems and full mix
Features
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Stemzel splits any song into four stems — vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments — entirely on your iPhone. No cloud uploads. No subscription. No account required. IMPORT YOUR AUDIO • File — pick from Files, iCloud Drive, or anywhere on your device • URL — paste a direct link to an MP3, M4A, or WAV file • Record — capture audio with your microphone and split it instantly MIX AND EXPORT • Mute or solo any stem to hear exactly what you want • Play back your mix with a built-in waveform scrubber • 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 — no monthly fees, ever. PERFECT FOR • Musicians learning parts by ear • DJs and producers isolating elements • Karaoke and acapella practice • Remixing and sampling workflows • 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 — all from your pocket. Questions or feedback? Visit stemzel.com/support

Screenshots

Double Kick3 screens
Stemzel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stemzel at Free against Double Kick's $2.99. Stemzel also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Double Kick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stemzel is free to download; Double Kick costs $2.99 up front. Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Double Kick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stemzel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Kick has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Double Kick versus Stemzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble KickStemzel
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeMahija Kottapalli

Bugs and requests

Double Kick

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • No sound when playing along with music
  • No sound from Bluetooth speakers
  • Keeps closing down whilst in use
  • Very delayed input

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Audiobus support
  • Add AUV3 compatibility
  • More drum sets/kits
  • Improve hi-hat sound
  • Add sound from cymbal cups
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  • Fix Bluetooth issues
  • Add volume control for individual drums
  • Add recording capabilities
  • Add an options menu with different settings
  • Option to change drum types for different sounds
  • Left-hand option

Stemzel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Double Kick

No in-app purchases

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 Double Kick free?
Double Kick costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stemzel free?
Stemzel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Double Kick or Stemzel?
Stemzel is rated higher. Double Kick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Stemzel averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Double Kick or Stemzel have ads?
Neither Double Kick nor Stemzel shows ads.

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