Comparison

Split It Music vs BandCut

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

Head to head
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.

About

BandCut

Features
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Turn any song into a backing track. BandCut separates a song into vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and more, so you can practice, rehearse, sing along or learn a part. No subscription. Buy a credit pack once and use it whenever you need it. Credits never expire, and your first song is free. SEPARATE • Karaoke mode: vocals and backing track • 4-stem and 6-stem modes: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other • Import from your files, a video, or a Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive link MIX AND PRACTICE • Volume, solo and mute for every stem — turn down the part you want to play yourself • Slow a song down without changing its pitch, or shift the key up or down • Metronome with a count-in that follows the song's real beat • Loop any section, save it with a name, and use the speed trainer to build up to full tempo • AI chord guide that follows the beat, and synced lyrics RECORD YOURSELF • Record a take over the stems and hear it in the mix • Film your performance with the backing track and share the video FOR YOUR BAND • Share a song with your band with one link, so everyone rehearses the same mix • Downloaded songs play offline Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Thai. Privacy policy: https://bandcut.app/privacy

Screenshots

Split It Music4 screens
BandCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split It Music at none against BandCut's 3. BandCut's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). 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. BandCut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Split It Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split It Music ships an update every 5 weeks, BandCut every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Split It Music versus BandCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit It MusicBandCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHerve TchikladzePoramate Wongbiasujj

In-app purchases

None

Split It Music

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BandCut

One-time3
  • Start Pack$0.99
  • Pro Pack$1.99
  • Studio Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Split It Music free?
Split It Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BandCut free?
BandCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split It Music or BandCut have ads?
Neither Split It Music nor BandCut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Split It Music or BandCut?
Split It Music ships an update every 5 weeks, and BandCut every 5 days. Most recently, Split It Music was updated on November 5, 2026 and BandCut on October 31, 2026.

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