Disclosure: I build StemConsole, one of the tools below. Apps change their features and prices often, so check each one’s own site or app store listing before you pay.
At a glance
| StemConsole | Anytune | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Any web browser, desktop or phone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android apps; no Windows or web |
| Isolate an instrument | AI stem separation: 4 stems free, 6 with Pro | EQ-style isolation on iOS; AI option on Android plans |
| Slow down without changing pitch | 50% to 150% (Pro) | Much slower minimum speed |
| Key change | Up to 12 semitones either way (Pro) | Wider range |
| Loops | A/B loop free; named loops with Pro | Marks and loops, very flexible |
| Count-in and tempo | Tap tempo and count-in (Pro) | Count-in |
| Offline | No, needs a connection | Yes |
| Share with students or a band | Share link opens the stems in any browser, no account | File-based |
| Pricing | Free plan; Pro US$6.99/mo or US$49/yr; US$1.99 single credit | One-off purchase on Apple devices; subscription on Android |
Anytune details come from its website and app store listings in September 2026; check them for current prices and features.
The real difference: slowing the mix vs hearing the part
Anytune is a slow-downer. It takes the whole recording and lets you slow it, shift it and loop it with great control. If the part you are learning is already easy to hear, that is all you need, and Anytune does it better than almost anything.
StemConsole is a stem mixer with practice tools. It separates the recording into vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other, so you can solo the guitar solo, pull the vocal down, or mute your own instrument and play along with the rest of the band. Then you slow it, loop it and add a count-in. When a part is buried under a busy mix, hearing it on its own matters more than slowing it down further.
Where Anytune is the better pick
- Very fast passages you need to hear at extremely slow speeds.
- Practising offline, on a plane or in a rehearsal room without signal.
- You want a one-off purchase rather than a subscription.
- You live on Apple devices and want deep marker and loop tools.
Where StemConsole is the better pick
- You need to hear or remove one instrument, not just slow the song.
- You practise on Windows, a Chromebook or a shared school computer.
- You teach, and want to send students a song they can open with the faders live, no app or account.
- You want a saved library of songs that reopens exactly where you left off.
StemConsole plans: free covers vocal removal and a 4-stem split (vocals, drums, bass, other), 5 splits a month, the live mixer, a basic A/B loop, a saved library and share links. Pro is US$6.99 a month or US$49 a year and adds 6 stems with guitar and piano, WAV, and the practice room: speed from 50% to 150% without changing pitch, key change up to 12 semitones, named loops, tap tempo and count-in. A US$1.99 credit buys one 6-stem split without practice tools.
Using both
Plenty of players will use both: StemConsole to pull the part out cleanly and bounce a practice mix, then Anytune on the phone for very slow, offline drilling. They do different jobs well.
Frequently asked questions
Is StemConsole better than Anytune?
It depends on the job. StemConsole is better for isolating one instrument with AI stems and for practising on any device in a browser. Anytune is better for very slow playback, offline use and a one-off purchase on Apple devices.
Does Anytune separate stems?
Not with AI on iPhone and iPad, where it uses EQ-style isolation to bring a part forward. Its Android app offers an AI separation option on some plans. StemConsole separates up to 6 AI stems.
Can I use StemConsole on Windows?
Yes. StemConsole runs in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Linux and phones, with nothing to install. Anytune has no Windows version.
Is StemConsole free?
The free plan includes vocal removal and a 4-stem split, 5 splits a month, the live mixer, a basic loop, a saved library and share links. Slow-down, key change, named loops, tap tempo and count-in are Pro, US$6.99 a month or US$49 a year.
Dan Murtagh is a Melbourne mixing and mastering engineer with 20 years making records and a decade teaching audio. He built StemConsole as a practice tool for his students. More about Dan.