Comparison

Stemulator vs PickTune

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

PickTune

Features
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There’s a little girl in my family who loves to sing. Whenever she discovers a song she likes, we often spend a lot of time searching for a suitable instrumental version. Sometimes it is difficult to find one, and even when we do, downloading it often requires payment. That is why I created PickTune. PickTune uses a built-in AI model to separate vocals and instrumentals from music or video files directly on your device. Your audio does not need to be uploaded. Once processing is complete, you can play, save, and share the results. You can also add synchronized lyrics, play audio through AirPlay, record yourself singing along with the instrumental, and adjust the mix afterward. PickTune began as a small tool made for my family. After using it for a while and finding it genuinely helpful, I decided to share it with everyone who loves to sing. May every song you love come with an instrumental to sing along with. Key features: - Separate vocals and instrumentals from music and video files - Built-in AI processing that runs entirely on your device - Search for lyrics or import local LRC files - Display synchronized lyrics during playback - Record vocals while playing the instrumental - Preview and adjust your mix - Play audio through AirPlay - Save and share audio files - Sync records and audio through iCloud - All features are free to use

Screenshots

Stemulator4 screens
PickTune3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stemulator at every 9 days against PickTune's monthly. Stemulator also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PickTune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stemulator ships an update every 9 days, PickTune monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stemulator versus PickTune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStemulatorPickTune
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB119 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStemulator LLC双双 熊

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
1 purchases

PickTune

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Stemulator free?
Stemulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PickTune free?
PickTune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stemulator or PickTune have ads?
Neither Stemulator nor PickTune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stemulator or PickTune?
Stemulator ships an update every 9 days, and PickTune monthly. Most recently, Stemulator was updated on September 27, 2026 and PickTune on September 22, 2026.

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