# PlayStems vs iStem

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iStem at 16.0 against PlayStems's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayStems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iStem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayStems | iStem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstems-audio-stem-player/id6773736611/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Santer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538440760) | [Jan Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550506252) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayStems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstems-audio-stem-player/id6773736611)

This app allows musicians to isolate and manipulate individual instrument tracks from stereo songs or multi-track stems. Practice complex sections, learn by ear, or create backing tracks with on-device AI processing for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** On-device AI stem splitting, Multi-track mixer, Variable tempo and pitch control, Loopable practice markers, Offline audio processing, Per-stem volume and pan adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |


### iStem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istem/id6793296941)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iStem Activation | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayStems free?

PlayStems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iStem free?

iStem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PlayStems or iStem have ads?

Neither PlayStems nor iStem shows ads.

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