Split It Music vs SongStems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Split It Music
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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.
SongStems
This app uses AI to separate any song into individual stems like vocals, drums, and bass, all processed locally for privacy. It allows users to loop, slow down, remix, and export these stems for practice or creative projects.
- AI stem separation
- Vocal removal
- Instrument isolation
- On-device processing
- Looping and practice
- Remixing tools
- Export stems
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SongStems uses AI-powered stem separation to break any song into individual tracks — vocals, drums, bass, and more. Everything runs on your device, so your music library stays completely private. Whether you're a singer creating instant backing tracks or a musician drilling a tough passage, SongStems helps you learn faster. REMOVE VOCALS & ISOLATE STEMS Strip out vocals to create karaoke-style backing tracks in seconds. Isolate drums, bass, or other instruments so you can focus on the part that matters to you. 100% ON-DEVICE — YOUR MUSIC STAYS PRIVATE All stem separation happens locally on your iPhone or iPad. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is shared. Your music is yours. LOOP & PRACTICE Set loop points around any section of a song and repeat it until it's second nature. Slow it down without changing the pitch — perfect for mastering difficult riffs, solos, or vocal runs. REMIX YOUR LOOPS Slice any loop on the beat and rearrange it into something new. Smart Roll builds musical phrases that keep the downbeat where it belongs, or shuffle, scramble, and build your own pattern by hand. Add reverse, stutter, gate, and tape-stop effects to any slice, then jam the slices live on a pad grid and punch them into the sequence. Every remix follows your song's stems, speed, and pitch. BUILD PLAYLISTS Organize your practice sessions by creating playlists of songs and stems. Queue up your setlist, group songs by key or difficulty, or build a warm-up routine — whatever fits your workflow. EXPORT YOUR STEMS Save separated tracks to use however you like — bring them into your DAW, share them with bandmates, or keep them for practice on the go. FREE TO START Try stem separation free, and preview remixing before you buy. UNLOCK EVERYTHING A single in-app purchase unlocks unlimited stem separations and unlimited saved remixes — no subscriptions, no hidden fees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Split It Music at 5.0 against SongStems's 4.0. Split It Music also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. SongStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Split It Music asks for nothing beyond the download.
Split It Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Split It Music ships an update every 5 weeks, SongStems monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Split It Music | SongStems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Herve Tchikladze | MARK CLYMER RICKSEN |
In-app purchases
Split It Music
No in-app purchases
SongStems
- SongStems Pro$9.99







