Comparison

OnStem vs Shengxi Vocal Separator

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

Head to head
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.

About

Shengxi Vocal Separator

Features
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Shengxi Vocal Separator is an offline audio utility for separating vocals and instrumental tracks from songs, recordings and videos. Import a video from Photos or choose an audio file from Files. The app extracts audio, runs the separation model and exports results on your device. Your selected media does not need to be uploaded to a server. After processing, you can preview the mixed result, adjust the volume of each track, save recent results locally and share exported audio files. Key features: - Import videos from Photos - Import local audio files - Separate vocals and instrumental locally - High-quality vocal and instrumental separation - Mixed playback on the result page - Independent volume control for each track - Local history for recent results - Export and share audio files Notes: Separation quality depends on the original audio, mix, noise and compression. Results may vary between songs and videos. Subscriptions: - Pro membership offers monthly (1 month), quarterly (3 months) and annual (1 year) auto-renewable plans. All plans unlock new high-quality separation tasks while active. - A 3-day free trial is available to eligible Apple accounts where the offer is available. After the trial, your chosen paid plan renews automatically. Prices, currency and offers are shown in the app and Apple's purchase confirmation. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription or trial period ends. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. - Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. - Existing lifetime members retain their original unlocked benefits without a new subscription. Use Restore Purchases to restore access. - Saved local projects remain available for playback and export after a subscription ends. Purchases and restoration require a connection to Apple services; media separation runs locally on your device. Privacy Policy: https://tellmm.fun/vs/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://tellmm.fun/vs/terms.html Membership Terms: https://tellmm.fun/vs/membership.html Contact: developer@leleyes.com

Screenshots

OnStem3 screens
Shengxi Vocal Separator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. OnStem sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shengxi Vocal Separator 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

OnStem ships an update every 3 weeks, Shengxi Vocal Separator every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
OnStem versus Shengxi Vocal Separator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnStemShengxi Vocal Separator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size137 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

4 purchases

OnStem

Subscriptions3
  • OnStem Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • OnStem Pro – Quarterly$2.393 Months
  • OnStem Pro – Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • OnStem Pro – Lifetime$9.99
4 purchases

Shengxi Vocal Separator

Subscriptions3
  • Shengxi Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Shengxi Pro Quarterly3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Shengxi Pro Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • ζ°ΈδΉ…$0.99

Questions

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

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