Comparison

MonoBand vs Stemzel

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

Head to head
About

MonoBand

Features
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MonoBand turns any song you own into a full practice and remix studio — on your iPhone, iPad, and in your car with CarPlay. Split it, sing it, read the lyrics, learn the chords. No internet, no subscription. Using an on-device AI model running on Apple silicon, MonoBand separates a track into 6 independent instruments — vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and "other" — in minutes. Then it gives you everything you need to learn, practice, and create: SEPARATE & MIX 6-stem AI separation, 100% on device Per-stem volume, instant solo, and mute 3-band EQ and stereo pan on every channel Per-channel and full-song waveforms — tap to jump anywhere Non-destructive clip editor: split, move, mute, and fade regions PRACTICE Transpose ±24 semitones without changing tempo Change speed without changing pitch Draw an A > B practice loop right on the waveform and drag its edges Section markers (verse, chorus, solo) as flags on the timeline Automatic chord detection, synced to playback and transposed with you Automatic BPM and key detection LYRICS & TRANSLATION Read the lyrics off the separated vocal — not the full mix, so recognition is far better Lyrics scroll in time with the music, with the current line highlighted Show a translation under each line, in the language you choose Built-in editor: fix a word, split or merge lines, nudge timings, replay any line Everything runs on your device — no audio or text is ever uploaded KARAOKE Any song in your library becomes karaoke — the melody comes from its own vocal stem Sing along and see your pitch land on the note, with a live score and streaks Stars and a summary at the end of every take Scrub back to a tricky phrase without restarting CARPLAY Browse your songs, playlists, and favorites on the car display One-tap Karaoke — mute the vocals and sing along Practice Mix: mute or solo any instrument while you drive Loop the current song, restart it, and pick up where you left off RECORD Record up to 4 of your own takes over the song Vocal effects: reverb, delay, compressor, noise gate, low-cut, distortion Per-device recording alignment and per-take timing shift Non-destructive trim on your recordings LIBRARY & PLAYBACK Playlists, folders, and favorites — with continuous play, shuffle, and repeat Playback resumes exactly where you left off, per song AirPlay 2 and Lock Screen / Control Center playback with next/previous Export individual stems, the full mix, just the loop, or an aligned multitrack ZIP for your DAW (WAV / MP3) Back up your library — or just the songs you pick — into a single ZIP, and import it back on any device; songs you already have are detected and skipped Light and Dark mode Ā· Available in 8 languages PRIVACY FIRST Everything happens on your device. MonoBand has no servers, no analytics, no third-party tracking, and no account. Your songs, stems, lyrics, and recordings never leave your phone. Import audio from Files, the Photos app (videos too), your Music library, or record fresh. Note: DRM-protected streams (Apple Music, Spotify) cannot be imported — use songs you own. Made with care for musicians, learners, and producers.

About

Stemzel

Features
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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

Screenshots

MonoBand4 screens
Stemzel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonoBand at none against Stemzel's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MonoBand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MonoBand versus Stemzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoBandStemzel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size603 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOOMALAYAMahija Kottapalli

In-app purchases

None

MonoBand

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Stemzel

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Stemzel Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is MonoBand free?
MonoBand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stemzel free?
Stemzel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MonoBand or Stemzel have ads?
Neither MonoBand nor Stemzel shows ads.

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