Comparison

Stemulator vs Split It Music

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

Head to head
About

Stemulator

This app uses advanced audio separation models to extract individual elements from any song with studio-quality precision. It offers modes for producers to download stems and for musicians to play along with real-time mixing and chord mapping.

Highlights
  • Extract up to 18 stems per track
  • Producers Mode for stem downloads
  • Musicians Mode for real-time mixing
  • Generate MIDI chord maps
  • Real-time chord mapping and waterfall MIDI piano
  • Supports major audio formats for import and export
Features
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Stemulator is the ultimate stem separation app for producers, musicians, DJs, and audio enthusiasts. Using advanced audio separation models, Stemulator extracts individual elements from any song with studio-quality precision. SEPARATE UP TO 18 STEMS PER TRACK • Vocals: Lead Vocal, Backing Vocal • Rhythm: Drums, Bass, Drumless • Drums: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Toms, Cymbals • Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Strings, Keys/Synths, Winds, Ensemble • Full Mix: Instrumental • MIDI Chord Map TWO POWERFUL MODES Producers Mode — Download every stem for your projects: • Download separated stems in WAV, AIFF, or MP3 • Separate drums into Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Toms & Cymbals • Isolate instruments: Piano, Guitar, Strings, Keys/Synths, Winds • Separate vocals into Lead & Backing • Generate MIDI chord maps from any track Musicians Mode — A full DAW-style mixer for playing along: • Mute, solo & mix individual stems in real time • Adjust key & tempo with studio-quality pitch shifting • Real-time chord mapping & waterfall MIDI piano synced to playback • Real-time tabs for guitar, piano, & bass • Real-time capo recommendations for guitarists • Beat loop — 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 beats, quantized to the beat grid • Synced metronome with multiple click sounds • Export chord charts as PDF or MIDI files • Export your custom mix as WAV, AIFF, or MP3 REAL-TIME CHORD MAPPING Stemulator analyzes the harmonic progression of your track and maps out every chord change—synced to playback in real time. Follow along as you play, export as a printable PDF chord chart, or download as a MIDI file for your DAW. STUDIO QUALITY OUTPUT Stemulator delivers the most advanced audio separation available — professional-grade stems with unmatched clarity and precision. Whether you're creating remixes, practicing along with isolated instruments, or producing new tracks, you'll get clean, artifact-free stems ready for your workflow. SUPPORTS ALL MAJOR FORMATS Import your music in WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, M4A, or OGG format. Export your separated stems in high-quality WAV, AIFF, or MP3 for maximum flexibility in your DAW or audio editor. PERFECT FOR: • Producers – Sample and remix with clean, separated elements • Musicians – Mix stems, transpose key & tempo, follow chord maps • DJs – Create unique mashups and transitions • Karaoke – Remove vocals from any song instantly • Educators – Isolate specific parts for music lessons • Transcribers – Hear individual instruments clearly FOUR FLEXIBLE PLANS Free: Try Stemulator with 3 free stem separations Professional: 10 Stemulations per month, 5-stem separation Studio: Unlimited Stemulations, studio quality, 6-stem separation + Drumless, chord map generation & PDF export Audiophile: Full access to all 18 stems including individual drum separation, vocal separation, instrument isolation, MIDI chord export & real-time chord mapping HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload any song from your library 2. Choose Musicians or Producers mode 3. Stemulate your audio 4. Mix, play along, or download your stems Whether you're isolating a guitar solo to learn, removing vocals for karaoke night, transposing a song to your key, or extracting drums for your next production, Stemulator makes professional stem separation accessible to everyone. Download Stemulator today and unlock the individual elements hidden in your favorite music. Terms of Use: https://stemulator.app/terms.html

About

Split It Music

Features
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Split It is a music practice tool that uses AI to separate any song into individual stems: vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments. Whether you're a musician learning a new song, a singer practicing without the band, or a producer studying arrangements : Split It gives you the control you need. FEATURES • AI stem separation — isolate vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments from any song • Tempo control — slow down or speed up playback without changing pitch • Mix stems in real-time — mute, solo, or blend any combination of tracks • Clean, intuitive interface — no account required, just upload a file HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload an audio file 2. Our AI model separates the song into 4 stems in seconds 3. Play, mix, and practice at your own pace Perfect for: • Musicians and instrumentalists learning songs by ear • Singers practicing without accompaniment • Music students and teachers • Producers and beatmakers studying arrangements • Karaoke enthusiasts Split It uses state-of-the-art AI models (BS-RoFormer + htdemucs) to deliver high-quality stem separation with minimal artifacts.

Screenshots

Stemulator4 screens
Split It Music4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split It Music at none against Stemulator's 8. Stemulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Stemulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Split It Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stemulator ships an update every 9 days, Split It Music every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stemulator versus Split It Music: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStemulatorSplit It Music
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStemulator LLCHerve Tchikladze

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Stemulator

Subscriptions8
  • Professional$4.991 Month
  • Studio$9.991 Month
  • Audiophile$19.991 Month
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  • Production$29.991 Month
  • Professional (Annual)$39.001 Year
  • Studio (Annual)$79.001 Year
  • Audiophile (Annual)$149.001 Year
  • Production (Annual)$249.001 Year
None

Split It Music

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stemulator free?
Stemulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split It Music free?
Split It Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stemulator or Split It Music have ads?
Neither Stemulator nor Split It Music shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stemulator or Split It Music?
Stemulator ships an update every 9 days, and Split It Music every 2 months. Most recently, Stemulator was updated on October 12, 2026 and Split It Music on October 9, 2026.

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