Comparison

BandCut vs Stemix

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

Head to head
About

BandCut

Features
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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 โ€ข Karaoke mode: vocals and backing track โ€ข 4-stem and 6-stem modes: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other โ€ข Import from your files, a video, or a Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive link MIX AND PRACTICE โ€ข Volume, solo and mute for every stem โ€” turn down the part you want to play yourself โ€ข Slow a song down without changing its pitch, or shift the key up or down โ€ข Metronome with a count-in that follows the song's real beat โ€ข Loop any section, save it with a name, and use the speed trainer to build up to full tempo โ€ข AI chord guide that follows the beat, and synced lyrics RECORD YOURSELF โ€ข Record a take over the stems and hear it in the mix โ€ข Film your performance with the backing track and share the video FOR YOUR BAND โ€ข Share a song with your band with one link, so everyone rehearses the same mix โ€ข Downloaded songs play offline Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Thai. Privacy policy: https://bandcut.app/privacy

About

Stemix

Features
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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/

Screenshots

BandCut4 screens
Stemix4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BandCut versus Stemix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandCutStemix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.415.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoramate WongbiasujjMateus Polonini Cardoso

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BandCut

One-time3
  • Start Pack$0.99
  • Pro Pack$1.99
  • Studio Pack$2.99
3 purchases

Stemix

Subscriptions2
  • Stemix Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Stemix Pro Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stemix Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is BandCut free?
BandCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stemix free?
Stemix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BandCut or Stemix have ads?
Neither BandCut nor Stemix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandCut or Stemix?
BandCut ships an update every 5 days, and Stemix every 10 days. Most recently, BandCut was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stemix on October 25, 2026.

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