# SplitJam vs BandFrame

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplitJam | BandFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitjamaudio-jam-ai-splitter/id6765638522/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandframe/id6775601316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 222 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [家林 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787082426) | [Jasha Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775601318) |

## What reviewers say

### SplitJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitjamaudio-jam-ai-splitter/id6765638522)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $17.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $39.99 | one-time |


### BandFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandframe/id6775601316)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BandFrame Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| BandFrame Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplitJam free?

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

### Is BandFrame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SplitJam or BandFrame?

BandFrame is rated higher. SplitJam averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BandFrame averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SplitJam or BandFrame have ads?

BandFrame shows ads; SplitJam does not.

### Which is updated more often, SplitJam or BandFrame?

SplitJam ships an update every 2 days, and BandFrame every 3 days. Most recently, SplitJam was updated on October 18, 2026 and BandFrame on October 13, 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.*