soundtronics vs PlayStems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
soundtronics
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soundtronics reconstructs microphone input in real time. Speak just a single word, and waves of sound begin to ripple outward. This isnβt a simple echo β itβs a live remix, a live rework.
PlayStems
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PlayStems is a powerful yet easy-to-use multi-track audio player designed for musicians. Import songs, split them into stems, and play all audio tracks perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Build your own song library with custom titles and artists, add multiple audio files to each song, and control every stem independently with a built-in mixer. Adjust playback speed and pitch in real time, jump through tracks with intuitive drag gestures, and create loop ranges for practice or live performance. Features: * Multi-track stem playback in perfect sync * Song library with custom titles and artists * Import and manage multiple audio files per song * Individual and master volume controls * Real-time speed and pitch adjustment * Smooth forward/backward scrubbing gestures * Loop playback for selected time ranges * AI-powered stem splitting into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments tracks (runs on your device) Whether youβre rehearsing, performing live, remixing, or practicing difficult sections, StemSync gives you complete control over your music. # Free version * Free version is limited to 1 song if the user does not consent to analytics * With analytics consent, the free version is limited to 5 songs # Full version * Full version (perpetual license) has no limitations * HQ stem splitting models available for download (requires iOS 26.4 or later and about 2 GB of available memory on recent iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Apple Silicon).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PlayStems at none against soundtronics's shown. PlayStems also leads on update cadence (every 11 days 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
Both are free to download. soundtronics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlayStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
soundtronics ships an update every 2 months, PlayStems every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | soundtronics | PlayStems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Matthias Santer |
In-app purchases
soundtronics
- Remove Ads$4.99
PlayStems
- Full version$4.99









