Comparison

SongStems vs PractLoop

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

Head to head
About

SongStems

Features
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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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PractLoop

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“I want to repeat just this one phrase.” “It’s way too fast to keep up.” — PractLoop solves the everyday frustrations of practicing an instrument. PractLoop is a music player built for musicians who practice. Import a reference track or your favorite song, and it instantly becomes your own personal practice material. That tricky solo, that lightning-fast riff — start by slowing it down and following along by ear. As you get comfortable, gradually bring the tempo back up. Loop just the few bars that trip you up. PractLoop puts the right way to practice one tap away. Perfect for - Beginners who can read the notes but can’t keep up with the real tempo - Anyone learning by ear or covering songs who needs to study the original closely - Players who want to lock in steady timing with a metronome - Guitar, bass, piano, drums, wind instruments, vocals — every instrument, every player Key Features - Speed Control (Pitch Preserved) Change the playback speed freely without altering the pitch. Slow it down to learn, then speed it up once you’ve got it — the key never changes, so it’s perfect for learning by ear. - A-B Loop Set a start and end point to repeat just the hard part, over and over — until your fingers remember it. - Step-Up Every time the loop repeats a set number of times, the playback speed rises automatically. “Start slow, speed up little by little” — PractLoop does it for you, all the way to your target tempo. - Preset Management Save the speed and loop section for each song. Open it next time and pick up right where you left off. - Metronome & Tap Tempo Keep your timing rock-solid. Don’t know the song’s tempo? Just tap the screen and PractLoop measures the BPM for you. - Practice Log Your playback time is recorded automatically. See today’s practice time, your streak, a monthly chart, and a by-track ranking — watch your practice add up. --- Turn today’s “I can’t play it” into tomorrow’s “I’ve got it.” Level up your practice with PractLoop. Supported formats: mp3/m4a/wav/aiff/flac/caf

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PractLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SongStems at none against PractLoop's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. SongStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PractLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SongStems ships an update monthly, PractLoop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SongStems versus PractLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongStemsPractLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARK CLYMER RICKSENKazuhiko Oda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SongStems

One-time1
  • SongStems Pro$9.99
1 purchases

PractLoop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is SongStems free?
SongStems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PractLoop free?
PractLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SongStems or PractLoop have ads?
PractLoop shows ads; SongStems does not.
Which is updated more often, SongStems or PractLoop?
SongStems ships an update monthly, and PractLoop fortnightly. Most recently, SongStems was updated on October 24, 2026 and PractLoop on October 6, 2026.

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