Comparison

Stemulator vs MixAlign

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

MixAlign

This app helps music producers and mixers optimize their audio for various streaming platforms. It allows you to match loudness standards like LUFS -14, adjust EQ, and control dynamics for professional playback on services like Spotify and Apple Music.

Highlights
  • Emulate streaming standards (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal)
  • Match LUFS targets
  • Adjust EQ and dynamics
  • Optimize mixes for pro playback
  • Simple audio upload and comparison
Features
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MixAlign: Upload audio and emulate streaming standards. Match LUFS -14, EQ, and dynamics for Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and more. Optimize mixes for pro playback across platforms. Simple upload, compare, and align for producers and mixers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stemulator4 screens
MixAlign2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MixAlign at 5.0 against Stemulator's 4.7. Stemulator's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 MixAlign sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MixAlign holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stemulator has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stemulator versus MixAlign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStemulatorMixAlign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStemulator LLCRonald Bonham

Customer experience

Stemulator

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

MixAlign

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MixAlign

Subscriptions1
  • MixAlign Pro Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Stemulator free?
Stemulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MixAlign free?
MixAlign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stemulator or MixAlign?
MixAlign is rated higher. Stemulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MixAlign averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stemulator or MixAlign have ads?
Neither Stemulator nor MixAlign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stemulator or MixAlign?
Stemulator ships an update every 9 days, and MixAlign every 9 days. Most recently, Stemulator was updated on October 22, 2026 and MixAlign on October 18, 2026.

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