SplitJam vs BandFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplitJam
This app uses AI to separate any song into individual instrument tracks, allowing for independent control, practice, and export. It supports importing audio and video, looping difficult sections, and adjusting playback speed and pitch. Ideal for musicians looking to practice, transcribe, or create backing tracks.
- AI stem separation into 6 tracks
- Import audio and video
- Mute, solo, and track volume control
- A/B loop practice for sections
- Playback speed and pitch adjustment
- AI chord recognition
- Export separated tracks
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Core Features AI Stem Separation Separate any song into 6 individual tracks with one tap: Drums Bass Piano Guitar Vocals Other Instruments Control each part independently for focused practice and listening. Detailed Stems The busiest tracks can be split one level deeper: Lead Guitar Acoustic Guitar Strings Synth Brass Saxophone Back Vocal Extracted parts become their own tracks, while the rest is grouped into "Remaining Other" and "Lead Vocal". Toggle them any time, solo them, or export them alongside the base tracks. Detail models download on demand and run entirely on your device, so your audio is never uploaded. Import Audio or Video Import audio and video files from local storage or your photo library. You can also record audio or rehearsal videos for practice tracking and content collection. Mute, Solo, and Track Control Mute instruments, solo individual parts, or adjust the volume balance of each track. Focus on exactly what you want to hear and practice. Auto-Detect Sections One tap splits the whole song into sections, with the boundaries lined up to the bar. Each section becomes a loop you can drill on its own — no markers to set by hand. A/B Loop Practice Create loop regions for difficult sections, save multiple practice segments, and quickly switch between them. Improve repetition and training efficiency. Speed Control Adjust playback speed to slow down songs and hear rhythms, details, and performance nuances more clearly. Ideal for transcription and slow practice. Pitch Shift Change the key of a song without affecting playback speed. Perfect for singers finding a comfortable vocal range and musicians practicing in different keys. Project Saving Automatically save practice projects and history so you can continue where you left off. No need to re-import files or recreate settings. Track Export Export separated tracks for sharing, rehearsal, backing track creation, or further practice. Why Musicians Choose Jam Turn full songs into practice tracks within seconds Remove vocals for backing track practice Practice individual instrument parts separately Split guitars into lead and acoustic, or separate harmonies from the lead vocal Loop difficult sections for focused repetition Slow down songs to hear details more clearly Change song keys to match different vocal ranges and practice needs Support both audio and video practice workflows Save long-term practice projects Local processing for offline use and enhanced privacy AI Chord Recognition Makes Learning and Playing Songs Easier Chord Recognition by Beat Chord Numbers Support Flexible Key Switching Who It’s For Guitarists Bassists Drummers Singers Cover Musicians Band Members Music Students Ear Training Learners Transcription Practitioners Rehearsal Preparation Users EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BandFrame
Create music on the go with a portable studio for songwriters. Easily write guitar tabs, record vocals and instruments, and arrange your ideas into a demo. Collaborate with bandmates by sharing projects and listening to each other's recordings.
- Tap-to-edit tab editor
- Interactive fretboard with chord library
- Multi-track recording and arrangement
- Band collaboration via project links
- Vocal and instrument recording
- Metronome and backing track import
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BandFrame is a pocket studio for songwriters. Write guitar tabs in seconds, record vocals and instruments over your ideas, and arrange everything into a demo — solo or with your band. WRITE • Tap-to-edit tab editor for guitar, bass, and ukulele • Interactive fretboard with chord detection and a full chord library • Full Score view of your entire song RECORD • Record vocals or any instrument straight into a song section • Organize takes with favorites and notes • Import backing tracks and play along • Built-in metronome ARRANGE • Multi-track Studio timeline — drag, trim, and layer your takes • Per-track volume, mute, and solo • Save your mix and play it from the project page LISTEN • Every mix you save becomes a demo in your own music library • Organize demos into playlists and albums • Slow down, speed up, or change the key of any demo • Trim demos and share them as MP3s • Import audio to turn any recording into a demo • Keep listening with your phone locked — lock screen and CarPlay controls included COLLABORATE • Invite your band into a project with a link • Everyone hears everyone's takes BANDFRAME PRO No ads, unlimited recordings, unlimited audio imports, cloud backup of your recordings, and PDF export of your tabs. $3.99/month with a 7-day free trial, or $29.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://bandframe.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bandframe.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BandFrame at 5.0 against SplitJam's 1.3. BandFrame also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). SplitJam's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. SplitJam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and BandFrame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BandFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SplitJam's written reviews are positive against 100% of BandFrame's.
SplitJam ships an update every 2 days, BandFrame every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplitJam | BandFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 家林 黎 | Jasha Phillips |
Customer experience
SplitJam
BandFrame
In-app purchases
SplitJam
- Weekly7 Days trial$1.497 Days
- Annual$9.991 Year
- LifeTime$17.99
- LifeTime$39.99
BandFrame
- BandFrame Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- BandFrame Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year








