SoundLab vs Stemzel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multitrack audio import and playback
- AI stem separation
- Real-time mix controls
- Waveform-based editing
- Spectrum and spectrogram analysis
- Offline mix export
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stemzel at 4.5 against SoundLab's 1.0. SoundLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SoundLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stemzel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | SoundLab | Stemzel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 290 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杏娣 吴 | Mahija Kottapalli |
In-app purchases
SoundLab
No in-app purchases
Stemzel
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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