Stemzel vs Melody Eraser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Melody Eraser
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Turn your favorite songs into your own practice backing tracks (minus one). Works on vocals - and on lead instruments like violin or saxophone. The stereo image stays intact. Your music never turns mono. # WHO IT'S FOR - Instrument players who want play-along backing tracks without the lead melody - Anyone transcribing music who wants to isolate the melody and learn it by ear - Singers who want vocal-free tracks for karaoke practice # FEATURES - Just move the slider while the song plays: fade the melody anywhere from 0 to 100% - Keeps the stereo field of the original. Unlike classic "left minus right" cancellers, the result never collapses to mono - Melody Solo mode: listen to just the removed melody - a big help for transcription - New TYPE-I+PF engine: removes the melody while protecting the drums, so snare and hi-hat stay in the mix for a more natural backing track (devices with 6 GB of memory or more) - Seek bar, plus adjustable bass protection that keeps the kick and bass line safe - Everything runs on your device. Your music never leaves your phone # EXPORT Save the result as m4a / ALAC / wav, exactly as you hear it. Title and other track info are carried over from the original file. # MELODY ERASER PRO (one-time in-app purchase) - No ads - Unlimited exports - Background playback (keeps playing with the screen off, with lock screen controls) - TYPE-I+PF without ads # SUPPORTED AUDIO - Your own music files (m4a / mp3 / wav / ALAC / AIFF / FLAC) - Stereo (2-channel) files only - DRM-free files only - Songs purchased from the iTunes Store work as-is (they are DRM-free) - Songs downloaded from music subscription services will not work (DRM-protected) # PLEASE NOTE Results vary by song and mix. If the melody sits off to one side of the stereo field, the effect may be limited. Try the free demo track first. TYPE-I+PF converts each song once (this takes from tens of seconds to a few minutes). In the free version, the conversion runs in the background while one ad plays. With Pro there are no ads, and the conversion runs in the background while you listen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stemzel at none against Melody Eraser's shown. Melody Eraser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Stemzel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Melody Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stemzel | Melody Eraser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 290 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mahija Kottapalli | Daiichiro Fukumoto |
In-app purchases
Stemzel
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Stemzel Unlock$7.99
Melody Eraser
- Melody Eraser Pro$3.99









