# StemLab vs Stem Splitter

The clearest difference is rating: Stem Splitter at 5.0 against StemLab's 4.5. Stem Splitter also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). StemLab's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StemLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Stem Splitter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stem Splitter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StemLab has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StemLab ships an update every 11 days, Stem Splitter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StemLab | Stem Splitter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stemlab-stem-splitter-vocals/id6762580115/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-splitter-offgridstem/id6788856619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lauper Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819370702) | [Tsz Fung Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815288255) |

## What reviewers say

### StemLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stemlab-stem-splitter-vocals/id6762580115)

This app uses AI to isolate up to six musical stems from any song directly on your device. It offers a multi-track mixer with studio effects, looping, recording, and export capabilities for musicians and producers. No subscription is required for core functionality.

**Highlights:** AI song stem separation, Multi-track mixer, Studio effects chain, A/B looping, On-device processing, Stem export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StemLab Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| StemLab Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |


### Stem Splitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-splitter-offgridstem/id6788856619)

Isolate and manipulate individual instrument and vocal tracks from any song, entirely on your device. Adjust pitch, tempo, and export stems with a reactive visualizer. Offers a one-time purchase for full functionality after a free trial.

**Highlights:** 6-stem separation (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other), Live reactive visualizer with multiple styles, Pitch and tempo adjustment for exports, Automatic BPM detection, 100% on-device processing, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StemCraft Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StemLab free?

StemLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stem Splitter free?

Stem Splitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StemLab or Stem Splitter?

Stem Splitter is rated higher. StemLab averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Stem Splitter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StemLab or Stem Splitter have ads?

Neither StemLab nor Stem Splitter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StemLab or Stem Splitter?

StemLab ships an update every 11 days, and Stem Splitter weekly. Most recently, StemLab was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stem Splitter on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*