# MP3 Tag Editor vs stem player

The clearest difference is monetization model: MP3 Tag Editor at free with in-app purchases against stem player's subscription. MP3 Tag Editor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and device support (4 vs 1). stem player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 40%). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MP3 Tag Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and stem player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MP3 Tag Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MP3 Tag Editor's written reviews are positive against 70% of stem player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MP3 Tag Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, stem player every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3 Tag Editor | stem player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-tag-editor-waketag/id6738013677/reviews)** | [3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-player/id6753893767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 170 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kaka Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653341335) | [Stem US Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845542230) |

## What reviewers say

### MP3 Tag Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-tag-editor-waketag/id6738013677)

Organize your music library by editing tags, album artwork, and lyrics. This app uses audio fingerprinting to identify songs and find missing information, supporting batch editing and various cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Edit music tags (title, artist, genre, etc.), Auto-fill song info and artwork, Batch editing for multiple files, Import audio from cloud storage, Identify music playing nearby, Supports various audio file formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount | $34.99 | one-time |


### stem player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-player/id6753893767)

This music app allows you to deconstruct any song into its core components like vocals, drums, bass, and melody. You can then remix these stems by simply typing your desired changes. Access is currently invite-only as the app is under development.

**Highlights:** Deconstruct songs into stems, Mix vocals, drums, bass, melody, Remix by typing desired changes, Invite-only access, Subscription-based

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StemFM Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| StemFM Yearly Premium | $199.99 | per year |
| 1 Stem Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Stem Sets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Stem Sets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 Stem Sets | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP3 Tag Editor free?

MP3 Tag Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is stem player free?

stem player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MP3 Tag Editor or stem player?

MP3 Tag Editor is rated higher. MP3 Tag Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while stem player averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do MP3 Tag Editor or stem player have ads?

MP3 Tag Editor shows ads; stem player does not.

### Which is updated more often, MP3 Tag Editor or stem player?

MP3 Tag Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and stem player every 5 days. Most recently, MP3 Tag Editor was updated on November 5, 2026 and stem player on November 5, 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.*