Comparison

Song Sift vs OnStem

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

Head to head
About

Song Sift

This app uses advanced AI to separate vocals and instruments from any song, allowing you to create custom mixes. Easily adjust stem volumes, mute parts, or use presets for karaoke and backing tracks. Organize and download your creations in high quality.

Highlights
  • Automatic vocal and instrument separation
  • Customizable mixes with stem control
  • Preset mixes for quick creation
  • High-quality audio exports
  • Personal music library
Features
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Song Sift: Split stems, remove vocals & create custom mixes your way. Song Sift lets musicians of all levels turn any song into a custom mix. Isolate vocals and instruments, adjust stems to fit your style โ€” all powered by next-gen audio AI. You can create and customize your mix exactly the way you want โ€” with total ease. Your practice sessions and performances will never be the same. Fast and easy: just upload or record a song Our AI instantly splits your track into stems. Adjust the volume of vocals, drums, bass, guitar, and more. Mute parts or highlight what matters โ€” all at your own pace and style. Explore ready-made versions Make things even easier by choosing from preset mixes like karaoke, guitar backing tracks, drums, bass, and more. Even beginners can create the perfect mix โ€” no experience required. Organize and download your tracks Access all your creations anytime in your personal library and download them in high quality whenever you need. Features made for you: โ€ข Automatic vocal and instrument separation โ€ข Custom mixes with full control โ€ข Quick mixes with ready-made presets โ€ข High-quality exports for sharing Unlock UNLIMITED features with Song Sift PRO With a Song Sift PRO subscription, you get exclusive tools to take your mixes even further: โ€ข Full-length tracks for bigger projects โ€ข Unlimited exports to share without limits โ€ข Ad-free experience so you can focus on the music โ€ฆ and more! Song Sift blends powerful technology with a love for music, helping you improve, create, and share your talent with the world. Download now and take your music, practice, and performance to the next level! Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://m.letras.mus.br/aviso-legal.html

About

OnStem

Features
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OnStem: AI Music Separation is an on-device AI-powered music separation tool that allows you to split audio tracks into individual stems with privacy and performance in mind. Powered by optimized local inference based on the open-source Spleeter project, OnStem performs all audio processing entirely on your device, without uploading files to any server. Key Features AI Music Separation Separate audio into 2 stems: Vocal and Accompaniment Separate audio into 5 stems: Vocal, Piano, Drums, Bass, and Accompaniment On-Device AI Processing All processing runs locally using on-device AI models No audio files are uploaded or shared Your content stays private on your device Optimized for Long Audio Custom optimizations allow processing of very long audio files Designed for stability and efficiency on mobile devices Multiple Export Formats Export separated tracks as MP3, WAV, M4A, or AAC Easily integrate with other audio tools and workflows Privacy First OnStem is a local-first application. All selected files are processed on your device only. No audio data or personal information is collected, stored, or uploaded. Subscriptions and Purchases OnStem offers both subscription plans and a one-time purchase option. Monthly subscription Quarterly subscription Annual subscription One-time lifetime purchase (where available) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Prices may vary by region and are displayed before purchase. Legal Privacy Policy https://github.com/yangliu-1995/stemify-legal/blob/main/Privacy-Policy/EN.md Terms of Use https://github.com/yangliu-1995/stemify-legal/blob/main/Term-of-Use/EN.md OnStem is designed for creators who value privacy, performance, and on-device AI processing.

Screenshots

Song Sift4 screens
OnStem3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Song Sift at none against OnStem's shown. Song Sift also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). OnStem's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Song Sift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OnStem sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Song Sift ships an update every 2 months, OnStem every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Song Sift versus OnStem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSong SiftOnStem
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size85 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio Sol Comunicacao Digital LTDA้˜ณ ๅˆ˜

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Song Sift

Subscriptions2
  • Song Sift Pro$2.991 Month
  • Song Sift Pro$29.991 Year
4 purchases

OnStem

Subscriptions3
  • OnStem Pro โ€“ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • OnStem Pro โ€“ Quarterly$2.393 Months
  • OnStem Pro โ€“ Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • OnStem Pro โ€“ Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Song Sift free?
Song Sift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnStem free?
OnStem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Song Sift or OnStem have ads?
OnStem shows ads; Song Sift does not.
Which is updated more often, Song Sift or OnStem?
Song Sift ships an update every 2 months, and OnStem every 3 weeks. Most recently, Song Sift was updated on November 4, 2026 and OnStem on November 5, 2026.

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