Pico Audio Editor vs Stemix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pico Audio Editor
Edit audio files in real-time as they play. Import music from your library or supported file types and export your creations as WAV files. This compact tool allows for immediate feedback on effect adjustments.
- Edit audio while playing
- Import from Music Library
- Import FLAC and WAV files
- Export as WAV
- Real-time effect parameter tweaking
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Pico Audio Editor like the name implies, is a very small Audio Editor. Its key feature is that you can edit your Audio while it's playing, so each time you tweak a effect parameter it doesn't have to process the whole track again. You can import audio from your Music Library or files however if you are importing from files, do keep in mind that right now only (FLAC, WAV) files are partially supported. After you are done editing, you can Export your audio into a WAV file and save it anywhere on your Device.
Stemix
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Stemix Offline helps musicians, producers, and students separate audio into practical stems on their own device. Import a track or capture an idea, run offline stem extraction, then review the separated parts in a simple mixer. Adjust levels, mute or solo stems, and export results for private practice, study, remix sketches, and production prep. Key features: - Offline stem separation workflow - Import and recording entry points - Mixer controls for separated stems - Local processing and export preferences - Private audio workflow without cloud upload requirements Important: results depend on source audio quality, device performance, and the selected processing model. Respect copyright and use only audio you own, control, or have permission to process. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pico Audio Editor at none against Stemix's 3. Pico Audio Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Stemix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pico Audio Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pico Audio Editor ships an update every 3 days, Stemix every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pico Audio Editor | Stemix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 292 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lion Wohlmacher | Mateus Polonini Cardoso |
In-app purchases
Pico Audio Editor
No in-app purchases
Stemix
- Stemix Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Stemix Pro Annual$4.991 Year
- Stemix Pro Lifetime$9.99
