Extrack: Stem Separator, Chordv1.1.9

Released July 27, 2026Major

iOS Android

The latest major update resulted in a negative impact, characterized by a 1.01 star rating decline on Android. While the release addressed subscription status errors, users report frustration regarding restricted export functionality and misleading marketing of free features. The net sentiment remains negative as the current feature set fails to meet professional workflow expectations.

What changed

ContentUpdated the demo song that loads during the initial app launch.
New featureIntroduced a new feature for displaying service-related announcements.
UXAdded a toggle to display only simplified chords during analysis.
MonetizationResolved an issue where active subscriptions incorrectly triggered expiration messages.

Reception

32/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Monetization
The resolution of subscription expiration errors addresses a technical friction point, though it failed to offset broader user dissatisfaction.

What didn't

UX
backfired
The addition of a chord simplification toggle did not address the primary user demand for stem export functionality, leading to a 1.01 star decline on Android.
Content
no evidence
Updating the launch demo song generated no positive user feedback or sentiment shift.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize the restoration of stem export functionality to address the primary driver of negative sentiment.
Clarify free-tier feature access in marketing materials to resolve user reports of deceptive practices.
Investigate the disparity between Android and iOS feedback to determine if the export restriction is platform-specific.

Original release notes

・Changed the demo song that is loaded on first launch.
・Added a feature to display service-related announcements.
・Added an option to display only simplified chords during analysis.
・Fixed an issue where an expiration message could sometimes be displayed during an active subscription period.
・Fixed minor bugs.