Comparison

Umphrey's McGee vs SplitJam

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

Head to head
About

Umphrey's McGee

This music app offers an immersive listening experience, allowing users to control individual instrument levels, solo, mute, and pan. Access lyrics and create a personalized mix, similar to being at a recording studio's mixing board.

Highlights
  • Adjust instrument levels
  • Solo and mute instruments
  • Pan audio
  • Loop sections
  • Access lyrics
  • Immersive listening experience
Features
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Umphrey's McGee - Asking For A Friend has been made available as a Myxstem app. Myxstem (pronounced "mix-stem") is a new format that empowers fans to completely control the listening experience by adjusting levels of each instrument (stem) to solo, mute, pan, loop and access lyrics in a fun and immersive way, similar to being at the mixing board of a recording studio.

About

SplitJam

This app uses AI to separate any song into individual instrument tracks, allowing for independent control, practice, and export. It supports importing audio and video, looping difficult sections, and adjusting playback speed and pitch. Ideal for musicians looking to practice, transcribe, or create backing tracks.

Highlights
  • AI stem separation into 6 tracks
  • Import audio and video
  • Mute, solo, and track volume control
  • A/B loop practice for sections
  • Playback speed and pitch adjustment
  • AI chord recognition
  • Export separated tracks
Features
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Core Features AI Stem Separation Separate any song into 6 individual tracks with one tap: Drums Bass Piano Guitar Vocals Other Instruments Control each part independently for focused practice and listening. Detailed Stems The busiest tracks can be split one level deeper: Lead Guitar Acoustic Guitar Strings Synth Brass Saxophone Back Vocal Extracted parts become their own tracks, while the rest is grouped into "Remaining Other" and "Lead Vocal". Toggle them any time, solo them, or export them alongside the base tracks. Detail models download on demand and run entirely on your device, so your audio is never uploaded. Import Audio or Video Import audio and video files from local storage or your photo library. You can also record audio or rehearsal videos for practice tracking and content collection. Mute, Solo, and Track Control Mute instruments, solo individual parts, or adjust the volume balance of each track. Focus on exactly what you want to hear and practice. Auto-Detect Sections One tap splits the whole song into sections, with the boundaries lined up to the bar. Each section becomes a loop you can drill on its own — no markers to set by hand. A/B Loop Practice Create loop regions for difficult sections, save multiple practice segments, and quickly switch between them. Improve repetition and training efficiency. Speed Control Adjust playback speed to slow down songs and hear rhythms, details, and performance nuances more clearly. Ideal for transcription and slow practice. Pitch Shift Change the key of a song without affecting playback speed. Perfect for singers finding a comfortable vocal range and musicians practicing in different keys. Project Saving Automatically save practice projects and history so you can continue where you left off. No need to re-import files or recreate settings. Track Export Export separated tracks for sharing, rehearsal, backing track creation, or further practice. Why Musicians Choose Jam Turn full songs into practice tracks within seconds Remove vocals for backing track practice Practice individual instrument parts separately Split guitars into lead and acoustic, or separate harmonies from the lead vocal Loop difficult sections for focused repetition Slow down songs to hear details more clearly Change song keys to match different vocal ranges and practice needs Support both audio and video practice workflows Save long-term practice projects Local processing for offline use and enhanced privacy AI Chord Recognition Makes Learning and Playing Songs Easier Chord Recognition by Beat Chord Numbers Support Flexible Key Switching Who It’s For Guitarists Bassists Drummers Singers Cover Musicians Band Members Music Students Ear Training Learners Transcription Practitioners Rehearsal Preparation Users EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Umphrey's McGee4 screens
SplitJam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SplitJam at Free against Umphrey's McGee's $14.99. SplitJam also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Umphrey's McGee's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 1.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

SplitJam is free to download; Umphrey's McGee costs $14.99 up front. SplitJam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Umphrey's McGee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Umphrey's McGee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Umphrey's McGee's written reviews are positive against 70% of SplitJam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Umphrey's McGee ships an update every 10 days, SplitJam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Umphrey's McGee versus SplitJam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmphrey's McGeeSplitJam
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better1.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyxstem家林 黎

Customer experience

Umphrey's McGee

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SplitJam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Umphrey's McGee

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SplitJam

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Annual1 Year trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTime$19.99
  • LifeTime$39.99

Questions

Is Umphrey's McGee free?
Umphrey's McGee costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitJam free?
SplitJam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Umphrey's McGee or SplitJam?
Umphrey's McGee is rated higher. Umphrey's McGee averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SplitJam averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Umphrey's McGee or SplitJam have ads?
Neither Umphrey's McGee nor SplitJam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Umphrey's McGee or SplitJam?
Umphrey's McGee ships an update every 10 days, and SplitJam every 2 days. Most recently, Umphrey's McGee was updated on October 24, 2026 and SplitJam on October 25, 2026.

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