Comparison

BGM Extractor~ vs CueStep

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

Head to head
About

BGM Extractor~

Features
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Heard unforgettable music in a video but can’t use it as-is? BGM Extractor pulls clean background audio from your clips—trim it, split vocals and instrumental, and export for short-form edits, ringtones, and your library. FEATURES • Video to audio: import MP4 / MOV from Photos, export MP3 • Waveform trim: drag handles or enter time codes • Vocal / instrumental split: stereo phase processing, export both tracks • Audio trim: import MP3 / M4A / WAV and export clips • Format convert: MP3, M4A, WAV (network required) • My works: save, preview, and export locally FREE & PRO • Free: no ads; 3 vocal separations or format conversions per day; extract & trim preview are free • Pro: unlimited extract, split, and convert; HD quality by default; weekly / monthly / lifetime plans • Restore purchases supported; cancel subscriptions in Settings PRIVACY • Photos & Files access only to pick media and save exports • Some features upload media over HTTPS for processing; temporary server files are deleted on a schedule • We do not collect names, phone numbers, or other personal identifiers Separation quality depends on source material (stereo algorithm, not an AI model). For complex mixes, use a professional DAW. PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS & LEGAL (required by Apple — do not remove) • Pro Weekly: ¥12/week, auto-renewing subscription • Pro Monthly: ¥28/month, auto-renewing subscription • Pro Lifetime: ¥198, one-time purchase (non-subscription) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period; manage or cancel after purchase in the same menu • Privacy Policy: https://sj.xyysh.top/legal/yincui/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://sj.xyysh.top/legal/yincui/terms

About

CueStep

Master your music by breaking it down into manageable moments. Mark specific timestamps, slow down tricky sections, and instantly jump back to practice until perfect. Add music from Apple Music, YouTube, or local files.

Highlights
  • Add music from Apple Music, YouTube, or local files
  • Mark and label cue points
  • Slow down music sections
  • Loop specific passages
  • Practice at your own pace
  • Clean and intuitive interface
Features
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CueStep helps you master your music, one moment at a time. Whether you're a dancer drilling choreography, a musician learning a solo, or a student breaking down a difficult passage, CueStep lets you mark the exact moments that matter and jump back to them instantly. ADD MUSIC FROM ANYWHERE • Apple Music — search the full catalog and add any track • YouTube — paste a link to practice with any video • Local files — import audio straight from your device MARK THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER • Tap to drop a cue point at any timestamp • Label each cue so you always know what's coming • Optionally start 10 seconds early to get ready PRACTICE AT YOUR OWN PACE • Slow tricky sections down to 70%, 80%, or 90% • Return to full tempo when you're ready • Jump straight to any cue and loop it until it's perfect DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • Clean, playful interface • Full-screen video mode for YouTube • Works on iPhone and iPad Start free with your first track. Unlock unlimited tracks and cue points anytime with a single one-time purchase. Mark it. Master it. CueStep.

Screenshots

BGM Extractor~4 screens
CueStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CueStep at Free against BGM Extractor~'s $3.99. BGM Extractor~'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On 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

CueStep is free to download; BGM Extractor~ costs $3.99 up front. BGM Extractor~ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CueStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BGM Extractor~ versus CueStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBGM Extractor~CueStep
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer紫红 李TZU-HAO HUANG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BGM Extractor~

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 周订阅$1.997 Days
  • Pro 月订阅$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro 永久买断$29.99
1 purchases

CueStep

One-time1
  • Unlock All Cue Tracks$4.99

Questions

Is BGM Extractor~ free?
BGM Extractor~ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CueStep free?
CueStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BGM Extractor~ or CueStep have ads?
Neither BGM Extractor~ nor CueStep shows ads.

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