# stem player vs Audiolog

The clearest difference is device support: Audiolog at 3 against stem player's 1. Audiolog also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. stem player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Audiolog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

stem player ships an update every 5 days, Audiolog weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stem player | Audiolog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stem US Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845542230) | [Alexander Julian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869353739) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Audiolog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiolog/id6757864257)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audiolog Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Audiolog Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stem player free?

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

### Is Audiolog free?

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

### Do stem player or Audiolog have ads?

Neither stem player nor Audiolog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stem player or Audiolog?

stem player ships an update every 5 days, and Audiolog weekly. Most recently, stem player was updated on November 9, 2026 and Audiolog 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.*