BandCut vs Stemix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BandCut
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Turn any song into a backing track. BandCut separates a song into vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and more, so you can practice, rehearse, sing along or learn a part. No subscription. Buy a credit pack once and use it whenever you need it. Credits never expire, and your first song is free. SEPARATE โข Karaoke mode: vocals and backing track โข 4-stem and 6-stem modes: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other โข Import from your files, a video, or a Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive link MIX AND PRACTICE โข Volume, solo and mute for every stem โ turn down the part you want to play yourself โข Slow a song down without changing its pitch, or shift the key up or down โข Metronome with a count-in that follows the song's real beat โข Loop any section, save it with a name, and use the speed trainer to build up to full tempo โข AI chord guide that follows the beat, and synced lyrics RECORD YOURSELF โข Record a take over the stems and hear it in the mix โข Film your performance with the backing track and share the video FOR YOUR BAND โข Share a song with your band with one link, so everyone rehearses the same mix โข Downloaded songs play offline Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Thai. Privacy policy: https://bandcut.app/privacy
Stemix
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Stemix Offline helps musicians, producers, and students separate audio into practical stems on their own device. Import a track or capture an idea, run offline stem extraction, then review the separated parts in a simple mixer. Adjust levels, mute or solo stems, and export results for private practice, study, remix sketches, and production prep. Key features: - Offline stem separation workflow - Import and recording entry points - Mixer controls for separated stems - Local processing and export preferences - Private audio workflow without cloud upload requirements Important: results depend on source audio quality, device performance, and the selected processing model. Respect copyright and use only audio you own, control, or have permission to process. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
BandCut and Stemix are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BandCut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Stemix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BandCut ships an update every 5 days, Stemix every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BandCut | Stemix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 292 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Poramate Wongbiasujj | Mateus Polonini Cardoso |
In-app purchases
BandCut
- Start Pack$0.99
- Pro Pack$1.99
- Studio Pack$2.99
Stemix
- Stemix Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Stemix Pro Annual$4.991 Year
- Stemix Pro Lifetime$9.99









