Song Separator vs Stemzel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Song Separator
This application uses advanced audio processing to separate a song into its individual components. You can isolate vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments into separate files for further editing or analysis.
- Split songs into individual audio tracks
- Separate vocals
- Isolate drums
- Extract bass lines
- Extract other instruments
- Advanced audio processing algorithms
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Professional Audio Separation Made Simple. Song Separator brings state-of-the-art stem separation directly to your device. Driven by advanced machine learning models, it precisely analyzes and splits your audio into dedicated channels: Vocals — Clean lead and backing vocals Drums — Isolated kick, snare, and percussion Bass — Crisp basslines and synth bass Other — Guitars, keys, and melodic instruments Export high-fidelity standalone stems in seconds and elevate your music production workflow.
Stemzel
This app separates any song into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments directly on your device. It offers on-device AI processing for privacy, with no cloud uploads or subscriptions required. Mix, mute, solo, and export individual stems or the full mix.
- On-device AI stem separation
- Import audio from files or URL
- Record and split audio instantly
- Mute or solo individual stems
- Built-in waveform scrubber
- Export stems and full mix
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Stemzel splits any song into four stems — vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments — entirely on your iPhone. No cloud uploads. No subscription. No account required. IMPORT YOUR AUDIO • File — pick from Files, iCloud Drive, or anywhere on your device • URL — paste a direct link to an MP3, M4A, or WAV file • Record — capture audio with your microphone and split it instantly MIX AND EXPORT • Mute or solo any stem to hear exactly what you want • Play back your mix with a built-in waveform scrubber • Export individual stems or your full mix to the Files app PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every split runs on your device using on-device AI. Your music never leaves your iPhone. No servers, no tracking, no ads. ONE-TIME UNLOCK Pay once, use Stemzel forever. Unlimited splits and downloads — no monthly fees, ever. PERFECT FOR • Musicians learning parts by ear • DJs and producers isolating elements • Karaoke and acapella practice • Remixing and sampling workflows • Anyone who wants stems without uploading to the cloud Stemzel is built for speed and privacy. Import a track, wait a moment while it separates, then mute the vocals, solo the drums, or export everything — all from your pocket. Questions or feedback? Visit stemzel.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stemzel at 4.5 against Song Separator's 3.0. Stemzel also leads on ads (none vs shown). Song Separator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Song Separator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stemzel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Song Separator | Stemzel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 290 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xssemble s.r.o. | Mahija Kottapalli |
In-app purchases
Song Separator
No in-app purchases
Stemzel
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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