CueTracks Player vs PlayStems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CueTracks Player
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Version 2 released!!! Now with Wi-FI Audio Stems and CueStems! CueTracks Player is a purpose-built performance player for musicians, music directors, and live production teams. Load any music file and let us do the rest. Any music file can be imported and automatically processed by our cloud or on your own device. See synced chords, lyrics, song sections, waveforms, bar numbers, and drum patterns. Broadcast to Pro-Presenter, Resolume, OSC, MIDI (including future notes and custom and AI generated CC's) β all decoded from data embedded directly in the video and all editable after the AI generation. Control it with MIDI Learn and your fav controller. PLAY WITH FULL MUSICAL CONTEXT See everything you need at a glance: chord charts, lyrics, section markers, waveform energy, and drum patterns β all perfectly synced to your video playback. Toggle layers on or off to suit your role. Jump back 16 beats for an extra chorus and everyone stays in sync! BROADCAST TO YOUR TEAM Turn your device into a broadcast hub. Band members and production crew connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and see the same synced musical data on their own devices using the CueTracks Follower app β no internet required. MIDI OUTPUT FOR YOUR RIG Send precomputed MIDI notes and CCs to external gear, DAWs, or lighting controllers. Enable MIDI clock output (24 PPQN) for rock-solid sync. MIDI Control IN. Use MIDI Learn for hands-free control during a live show. Use your foot pedal to launch tracks, control the volume of stems, or to jump 16 beats ahead and more! SECOND SCREEN & EXTERNAL DISPLAY Output to a second screen via AirPlay, HDMI, or a separate desktop window. Use Lyrics Pro mode as a full-screen teleprompter for vocalists or presenters. PRO INTEGRATIONS Connect to ProPresenter for lyrics projection, Resolume for visual control, or send OSC messages to any compatible system in your production workflow. PRO SOUNDING Click/Cues channel without user volume control. Tasteful delay FX transitions and "Beat Jump" to make your "on the fly" decisions sound polished and planned. Beat jump keeps all subsequent devices in-time (lyrics and chords etc, if you decide to do an extra chorus) and is fully midi-mappable for hands-on show control. OFFLINE & SECURE Register once, then play anywhere β no internet needed during performance. Your content is protected with ChaCha20 encryption, decoded on-device from CueCode data embedded in each video frame.
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 update cadence: CueTracks Player at every 5 days against PlayStems's every 11 days. CueTracks Player also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CueTracks Player sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PlayStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CueTracks Player ships an update every 5 days, PlayStems every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CueTracks Player | PlayStems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIOT Enterprises PTY LTD | Matthias Santer |
In-app purchases
CueTracks Player
- Solo (Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Broadcast (Weekly)$1.997 Days
- CueTracks$2.991 Month
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- Pro Broadcast (Weekly)$2.997 Days
- CueTracks Broadcast Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Broadcast Monthly$7.991 Month
- CueTracks Broadcast Annual$34.991 Year
- Pro Broadcast (Annual)$59.991 Year
PlayStems
- Full version$4.99








