Comparison

SoundLab vs Stemzel

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

Head to head
About

SoundLab

This app allows musicians and creators to import, edit, and split audio files on their iOS devices. It offers multitrack sessions with mixing controls, real-time analysis, and AI-powered stem separation. Export your final mix as an AAC file.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio import and playback
  • AI stem separation
  • Real-time mix controls
  • Waveform-based editing
  • Spectrum and spectrogram analysis
  • Offline mix export
Features
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SoundLab is a native iOS audio workspace for musicians, producers, creators, and anyone who wants a fast way to inspect, edit, split, and export audio on iPhone or iPad. Import one or more audio files and build a lightweight multitrack session. Each track includes waveform display, volume, pan, mute, solo, and a three-band EQ, so you can quickly shape a mix without leaving the app. Need to understand what is happening inside a track? SoundLab includes real-time spectrum and spectrogram views, plus per-track analysis for duration, channels, sample rate, peak level, RMS, and average spectrum. For editing, SoundLab gives you practical tools that are easy to reach from each track: normalize, fade in and out, reverse, duplicate, and crop to a selected region directly from the waveform. SoundLab also includes multiple ways to split audio: - AI stem separation for vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments - Vocal center extraction from stereo material - Vocal removal / karaoke-style side extraction - Low, mid, and high frequency band splitting AI separation runs locally with Core ML. Your audio stays on device during editing, analysis, mixing, and export. When your session is ready, export the current mix as an AAC .m4a file and share it through the standard iOS share sheet. Key features: - Multitrack audio import and playback - Waveform-based track editing - Real-time mix controls: volume, pan, mute, and solo - Three-band EQ on every track - AI stem separation: vocals, drums, bass, and other - Stereo center / side extraction tools - Low, mid, and high frequency splitting - Real-time spectrum and spectrogram analysis - Per-track audio stats and average spectrum - Offline mix export to AAC - Localized interface with support for multiple languages - Native SwiftUI experience built for iOS Whether you are sketching ideas, preparing practice tracks, analyzing recordings, or creating quick stems, SoundLab keeps the workflow direct and focused.

About

Stemzel

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

SoundLab3 screens
Stemzel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundLab at none against Stemzel's 4. SoundLab also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SoundLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SoundLab versus Stemzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundLabStemzel
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏娣 吴Mahija Kottapalli

In-app purchases

None

SoundLab

No in-app purchases

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 SoundLab free?
SoundLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stemzel free?
Stemzel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundLab or Stemzel have ads?
Neither SoundLab nor Stemzel shows ads.

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