Comparison

MonoBand vs Deconpose

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 · 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

Deconpose

This app uses AI to separate any song into its individual instruments, allowing you to mute parts, solo instruments, and practice at your own pace. It works offline and offers features like karaoke and adjustable playback speed.

Highlights
  • Instrument separation (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano)
  • Mute instrument and play along
  • Solo individual instruments
  • Adjustable playback speed and pitch
  • Looping and bookmarking
  • Offline AI processing
  • Karaoke and backing tracks
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Deconpose splits any song into individual instrument tracks — vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano — directly on your device. No uploads, no account, and the separation needs no internet. PRACTICE ANY INSTRUMENT - Mute the guitar and play along with the real band - Remove vocals for karaoke or vocal practice - Isolate drums to learn complex rhythms - One-tap presets: Guitar Practice, Drumless, Karaoke & more LEARN AT YOUR PACE - Slow down to 0.5x without changing pitch - Shift pitch up or down 12 semitones - Loop any section with draggable A-B markers - Hold a finger on the waveform to zoom in and place loop points precisely - Skip forward and back 10 seconds - Open any song with Siri or from Spotlight: "Open ‹song› in Deconpose" TEMPO, KEY AND BARS (iOS 27) - Tempo and key detected automatically after separation - Both are shown where you are in the song: when the tempo or the key changes, the display follows — and the key follows the pitch control - The metronome clicks on the song's real beats, loops snap to the bar, and the count-in lands on the one - The song's sections appear under the waveform: tap one and exactly that part loops - On iOS 26: tap the tempo yourself POWERED BY AI - State-of-the-art neural network running on your device - 6-stem separation: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other - Keeps separating while your iPhone is locked, with progress on the Lock Screen - All processing happens on your iPhone or iPad — your music never leaves your device PRIVACY FIRST - Separation works 100% offline; the internet is only used for the optional song search and for purchases, both with Apple - No account, no sign-up, no tracking - Your music stays on your device FREE TO START - Your first song is completely free — split it and practice with no time limit - On that song: every tool included — solo, mute, slow down, pitch shift, loop - One-time purchase to split unlimited songs and export stems — no subscription WORKS WITH MUSIC YOU OWN - Import audio files from Files, share them to Deconpose from any app, or pick DRM-free downloads from your Music library - Find songs to buy in the iTunes Store (optional search) - Deconpose works with music you own as audio files. Songs streamed from Apple Music or Spotify are copy-protected and can't be imported by any app SUPPORTED FORMATS MP3, WAV, M4A, AIFF, FLAC, CAF

Screenshots

MonoBand4 screens
Deconpose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonoBand at none against Deconpose's 1. MonoBand also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Deconpose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MonoBand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonoBand ships an update every 3 days, Deconpose fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MonoBand versus Deconpose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoBandDeconpose
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size603 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOOMALAYAArdian Ibrahimaj

In-app purchases

None

MonoBand

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Deconpose

One-time1
  • Deconpose Premium$12.99

Questions

Is MonoBand free?
MonoBand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deconpose free?
Deconpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MonoBand or Deconpose have ads?
Neither MonoBand nor Deconpose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonoBand or Deconpose?
MonoBand ships an update every 3 days, and Deconpose fortnightly. Most recently, MonoBand was updated on October 6, 2026 and Deconpose on October 25, 2026.

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