Comparison

SAAMM vs PlayStems

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

Head to head
About

SAAMM

This minimalist tool offers artists tactile control over AUM sessions with six faders for volume adjustments and quick reset functionality. It supports standard or full MIDI mapping and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless mixing.

Highlights
  • Six precise faders for volume control
  • Quick fader reset to unity gain
  • Standard and full MIDI range options
  • Maintain volume control when switching apps
  • Bluetooth wireless connectivity
  • Minimalist black and white interface
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Introducing SAAMM, your Super Adequate AUM MIDI Mixer — the ultimate minimalist tool for artists who require seamless, tactile control over their AUM sessions. SAAMM's interface is the epitome of sleek efficiency, providing the essentials for live mixing without overcomplication. Key features of SAAMM: Six precise faders for on-the-fly volume adjustments, ensuring fluid control during live performances. Quick fader reset to unity gain with a swift double-tap, keeping your mix balanced at all times. Option to select between standard AUM MIDI mapping and full 100% MIDI range, tailoring to your session needs. SAAMM's design allows you to switch focus between AUM and other apps, maintaining volume control through your device, perfect for live multitasking. Bluetooth connectivity offers wireless control, adding to the flexibility and portability of your mixing setup. The minimalist black and white aesthetic of SAAMM reduces on-screen clutter, allowing for a focused and streamlined mixing environment. Dive into a mixing experience where simplicity amplifies functionality. With SAAMM, the Super Adequate AUM MIDI Mixer, every touch is a precise command, every performance a reflection of your mastery.

About

PlayStems

Features
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PlayStems is a powerful yet easy-to-use multi-track audio player designed for musicians. Import songs, split them into stems, and play all audio tracks perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Build your own song library with custom titles and artists, add multiple audio files to each song, and control every stem independently with a built-in mixer. Adjust playback speed and pitch in real time, jump through tracks with intuitive drag gestures, and create loop ranges for practice or live performance. Features: * Multi-track stem playback in perfect sync * Song library with custom titles and artists * Import and manage multiple audio files per song * Individual and master volume controls * Real-time speed and pitch adjustment * Smooth forward/backward scrubbing gestures * Loop playback for selected time ranges * AI-powered stem splitting into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments tracks (runs on your device) Whether you’re rehearsing, performing live, remixing, or practicing difficult sections, StemSync gives you complete control over your music. # Free version * Free version is limited to 1 song if the user does not consent to analytics * With analytics consent, the free version is limited to 5 songs # Full version * Full version (perpetual license) has no limitations * HQ stem splitting models available for download (requires iOS 26.4 or later and about 2 GB of available memory on recent iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Apple Silicon).

Screenshots

SAAMM1 screens
PlayStems4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlayStems at Free against SAAMM's $0.99. SAAMM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

PlayStems is free to download; SAAMM costs $0.99 up front. PlayStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SAAMM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SAAMM versus PlayStems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAAMMPlayStems
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarabato SonoroMatthias Santer

In-app purchases

None

SAAMM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayStems

One-time1
  • Full version$4.99

Questions

Is SAAMM free?
SAAMM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayStems free?
PlayStems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SAAMM or PlayStems have ads?
Neither SAAMM nor PlayStems shows ads.

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