# Double Kick vs Stemzel

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double Kick | Stemzel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-kick-pro-drum-kit/id385422903/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stemzel/id6789668513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Mahija Kottapalli](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789668515) |

## 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


### Stemzel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stemzel/id6789668513)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stemzel Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*