# Vocal Remover vs Stem Split

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stem Split at free with in-app purchases against Vocal Remover's subscription. Vocal Remover's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 26%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vocal Remover sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Stem Split sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Vocal Remover against 4.5 for Stem Split. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Vocal Remover's written reviews are positive against 26% of Stem Split's.

Vocal Remover ships an update weekly, Stem Split every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vocal Remover | Stem Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-remover-stemify/id6698862908/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-split-ai-vocal-remover/id6742150522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **34.8% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#180** |
| Size | 153 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breeze Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769335010) | [Music AI Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796160577) |

## What reviewers say

### Vocal Remover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-remover-stemify/id6698862908)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This AI-powered tool separates vocals and instruments from any song, allowing you to remix, transpose, and transcribe lyrics. Create mashups, generate click tracks, and collaborate on musical projects with secure sharing and export options.

**Highlights:** AI audio separation of stems, AI lyric transcription, AI mashup and remixing, Smart metronome and click tracks, AI key detection and transposition, Collaborative setlists and sharing, Multiple export formats

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro - forever | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful functionality
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without paid subscription
- 🚫 Incompatible with some devices/file types

**Reported bugs**

- Audio quality issues after processing
- Inconsistent file handling and saving
- Frequent timeouts during processing

**Requested features**

- Integration with music streaming services
- More customization options
- Improved file management and export capabilities
- Better offline support


### Stem Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-split-ai-vocal-remover/id6742150522)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app uses AI to instantly separate any song into its individual instrumental and vocal components. It's designed for musicians to isolate specific parts for practice, remixing, or study, offering clean and precise stem extraction.

**Highlights:** AI vocal remover, Music separator, Instrument separator, Audio splitter, Karaoke version creator, Stem export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime 20% off | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vocal Remover free?

Vocal Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stem Split free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vocal Remover or Stem Split?

Vocal Remover is rated higher. Vocal Remover averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Stem Split averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Vocal Remover or Stem Split have ads?

Neither Vocal Remover nor Stem Split shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vocal Remover or Stem Split?

Vocal Remover ships an update weekly, and Stem Split every 8 days. Most recently, Vocal Remover was updated on September 27, 2026 and Stem Split on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Vocal Remover or Stem Split?

Vocal Remover currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Stem Split at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*