Comparison

SplitFire vs Etherpad

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

Head to head
About

SplitFire

This app uses AI to separate any song into its individual components like vocals, drums, and bass directly on your device. It offers various AI models for different separation needs and saves extracted stems to iCloud Drive for easy access. Process audio privately and offline after an initial model download.

Highlights
  • AI audio stem separation
  • On-device processing
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple AI models
  • iCloud Drive syncing
  • Support for various audio formats
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SplitFire splits any song into stems, right on your iPhone or iPad. Vocals, drums, bass, and more, extracted by AI that runs entirely on your device. No upload, no cloud, no queue. Your audio never leaves your machine. HOW IT WORKS - Pick any audio file: MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AAC, or OGG - Choose an AI model: fast 4-stem, fine-tuned, or 6-stem separation - Get clean stems as WAV files, accelerated by your device's GPU WHAT YOU CAN MAKE - Karaoke tracks: remove the vocals from any song - Practice tracks: mute your instrument and play along - Backing tracks for bass, drums, or guitar - Acapellas, remixes, samples, and DJ edits PRIVATE BY DESIGN - 100 percent on-device processing - Works offline after a one-time model download - No account needed to separate audio SYNCED BY YOUR ICLOUD - Stems save to a SplitFire folder in iCloud Drive and sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Real files: open them in the Files app or drag them into your DAW on the Mac, no app needed - Sync runs through your own iCloud account, never through our servers - iCloud off? Everything still works, stored locally on your device AND MORE - History: browse everything you have separated on any device, with per-stem sync state - Optional free SplitFire AI account - Made by Splitfire AB in Sweden Support: https://splitfire.ai/contact

About

Etherpad

Create evolving soundscapes and ambient textures with an intuitive touch-based music synthesizer. Explore generative music without needing music theory, perfect for relaxation or creative expression.

Highlights
  • Multi-touch synthesis
  • Multiple sound presets
  • Visual particle effects
  • Effect overlays
  • Scale selection
  • Landscape & portrait modes
  • Low-latency audio
Features
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Etherpad is an expressive touch-based music synthesis instrument for iPhone, iPad and your Mac. Sweep your fingers across the screen to create evolving soundscapes, ambient drones, and generative textures. (AUv3 support in Beta) Powered by the legendary Csound audio engine, Etherpad turns your device into a portable synthesizer that responds to every touch with rich, organic sound. No music theory required — just touch, listen, and explore. KEY FEATURES • Multi-touch synthesis — Each finger controls pitch and timbre independently • Distinct Soundscapes — Switch between evolving pad sounds and textures • Reactive Visuals — ripples, trails, rings, and column glow respond to every touch • 14 evolving sounds — from lush pads to Glass Choir, PWM Pad, and Morphwave • Advanced Scales & Tuning — Break out of standard keys and explore the Bohlen-Pierce scale, overtone series, pentatonics, and more • Jam Sessions — Load your own audio tracks directly into the app and play along with your creative flow • MIDI 2.0 — per-note expression and full MIDI support for connected controllers (Beta) • AUv3 plug-in — play Etherpad inside Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, and other hosts (Beta) • Ultra Low-latency audio — Built on Csound, the industry-standard audio engine PERFECT FOR • Ambient and drone musicians • Meditation and relaxation • Beginners exploring sound synthesis • Live performers and improvisers • Sound designers and experimental composers • Anyone curious about generative music Website: https://etherpad.app Touch the surface. Hear the universe.

Screenshots

SplitFire4 screens
Etherpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Etherpad at 100% against SplitFire's 0%. Etherpad also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.0). SplitFire's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On ads, monetization model 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

Etherpad is free to download; SplitFire costs $7.99 up front. SplitFire sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Etherpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Etherpad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Etherpad has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SplitFire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Etherpad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitFire ships an update fortnightly, Etherpad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SplitFire versus Etherpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitFireEtherpad
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings120 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplitfire ABDinesh Yadav

Customer experience

SplitFire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Etherpad

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SplitFire

One-time2
  • A thousand Semitones$7.99
  • Five thousand Semitones$39.99
None

Etherpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitFire free?
SplitFire costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Etherpad free?
Etherpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SplitFire or Etherpad?
Etherpad is rated higher. SplitFire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Etherpad averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.
Do SplitFire or Etherpad have ads?
Neither SplitFire nor Etherpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitFire or Etherpad?
SplitFire ships an update fortnightly, and Etherpad every 2 days. Most recently, SplitFire was updated on September 14, 2026 and Etherpad on September 22, 2026.

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