# Stem Split vs Audio Editor Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Editor Lite at 4.8 against Stem Split's 2.3. Audio Editor Lite also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 4). Stem Split's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stem Split sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audio Editor Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Editor Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor Lite has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Stem Split's written reviews are positive against 67% of Audio Editor Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stem Split ships an update every 17 months, Audio Editor Lite every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stem Split | Audio Editor Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-split/id6449464291/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-lite-sound-maker/id6451223061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mellowmuse Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/425710925) | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) |

## What reviewers say

### Stem Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-split/id6449464291)

This app separates any song into four audio stems: vocals, accompaniment, bass, and drums. All processing happens on your device, ensuring privacy and no uploads. You can then adjust the level, tempo, and pitch of these stems in real-time.

**Highlights:** Separate songs into 4 audio stems, On-device processing, Real-time level, tempo, and pitch adjustment, Import from Files app and iTunes, Supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, and MP4 formats, Export stems for sharing and other apps

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vocal Split | $3.99 | one-time |


### Audio Editor Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-lite-sound-maker/id6451223061)

Easily edit and mix audio with a clean interface and powerful tools. Features include splicing, recording, cutting, pitch shifting, and various effects. Save your creations as ringtones or convert them to multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Splicing and sound mixing, High-quality audio recording, Fast and free audio cutting, Pitch and reverb effects, 10-band equalizer, Set as ringtone, Multiple audio format conversion

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AudioEditor Lite Pro - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| AudioEditor Lite Pro - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stem Split free?

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

### Is Audio Editor Lite free?

Audio Editor Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stem Split or Audio Editor Lite?

Audio Editor Lite is rated higher. Stem Split averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Audio Editor Lite averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do Stem Split or Audio Editor Lite have ads?

Audio Editor Lite shows ads; Stem Split does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stem Split or Audio Editor Lite?

Stem Split ships an update every 17 months, and Audio Editor Lite every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stem Split was updated on September 15, 2026 and Audio Editor Lite on September 20, 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.*