Comparison

BandCut vs Stemzel

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

BandCut4 screens
Stemzel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BandCut at 16.4 against Stemzel's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BandCut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BandCut versus Stemzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandCutStemzel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoramate WongbiasujjMahija Kottapalli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BandCut

One-time3
  • Start Pack$0.99
  • Pro Pack$1.99
  • Studio Pack$2.99
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 BandCut free?
BandCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stemzel free?
Stemzel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BandCut or Stemzel have ads?
Neither BandCut nor Stemzel shows ads.

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