Comparison

Strofa vs StemScriber

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

Head to head
About

Strofa

Features
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Strofa — the songbook for performing musicians. Built for the moment the count-in starts: your charts, your set, and the tools that keep the screen out of the way. FEATURES • ChordPro chord & lyric charts — transpose to any key instantly, capo-aware • Setlists you navigate hands-free with a foot pedal (AirTurn, MIDI, HID, Flic) • Auto-scroll that follows the song's length • Share your whole repertoire and setlists with your band, live • Backing tracks that transpose with you, without changing tempo • A built-in tuner and a sample-accurate metronome • Practice recordings, a MIDI backing band and stage control • Gig calendar, venues and contracts in one place • AI helpers — clean up messy imports, format charts and auto-tag your library • Strofa Display — put a screen at the venue so the crowd can send song requests and see what's playing and what you've played Strofa requires a subscription to use. Start with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices vary by region and are shown in the app before you subscribe. Made by a working musician in Norway. Privacy policy: https://strofa.no/privacy Terms of use: https://strofa.no/terms

About

StemScriber

This music app isolates individual instruments from songs, allowing users to slow down playback without altering pitch. It also provides chord charts and a built-in tuner to aid in learning and practicing music.

Highlights
  • Isolate any instrument
  • Slow down tempo without pitch change
  • Generate chord charts
  • Built-in tuner and fretboard
  • Practice music by ear
Features
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Learn any song the way you actually practice it. StemScriber pulls a song apart into its separate instruments so you can hear exactly what you're trying to play — then slows it down so you can keep up. What it does: • Isolate any instrument — mute the vocals and band, solo just the guitar (or bass, drums, piano, vocals). Finally hear the part that was buried in the mix. • Slow it down — drop the tempo without the pitch turning to chipmunks. Sit with a fast riff at half speed until it's under your fingers. • See the chords — a chord chart is generated for the song so you can follow the changes while you play. • Tuner + fretboard — built-in, free, no sign-up. Made for the way musicians really learn — by ear, slowed down, one part at a time. Whether you're working up a cover, learning a solo, or figuring out a bass line, StemScriber gets you from hearing it to playing it faster. Use it with music you own or have the rights to. Chord detection is a strong starting point, not a perfect transcription — it gets you playing fast, and you can trust your ears for the rest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stemscriber.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Strofa4 screens
StemScriber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strofa at every 3 days against StemScriber's weekly. 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. Strofa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StemScriber sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strofa ships an update every 3 days, StemScriber weekly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Strofa versus StemScriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrofaStemScriber
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFRANK IVERSENJeffrey Kozelski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strofa

Subscriptions2
  • Strofa Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Strofa Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

StemScriber

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • StemScriber Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Strofa free?
Strofa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StemScriber free?
StemScriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strofa or StemScriber have ads?
Neither Strofa nor StemScriber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strofa or StemScriber?
Strofa ships an update every 3 days, and StemScriber weekly. Most recently, Strofa was updated on September 30, 2026 and StemScriber on September 30, 2026.

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