Comparison

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy vs Stage Builder X

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

Head to head
About

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy

This app offers essential tools and reference data for various rigging applications. It covers wire rope, battens, motors, curtains, and more, providing comprehensive support for rigging professionals.

Highlights
  • Wire rope calculations
  • Batten and arbor data
  • Sheave and motor specifications
  • Stage rope information
  • Fleet angle calculations
  • Curtain rigging data
Features
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iRigging Tools provides tools and reference data for many areas of rigging, including wire rope, battens, arbors, sheaves, stage ropes, motors, curtains, and fleet angles.

About

Stage Builder X

Features
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Stage builder and planer that can be used to get a complete breakdown of parts and platforms. the app uses the (4-2-2-1 principle) for leg placement. Design can be saved and shared with others.

Screenshots

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy4 screens
Stage Builder X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iRigging Tools by JR Clancy at Free against Stage Builder X's $19.99. Stage Builder X's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy is free to download; Stage Builder X costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy ships an update every 15 months, Stage Builder X every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy versus Stage Builder X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRigging Tools by JR ClancyStage Builder X
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJ.R. Clancy, Inc.STURE MOSLAATTEN

In-app purchases

None

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy

No in-app purchases

None

Stage Builder X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRigging Tools by JR Clancy free?
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stage Builder X free?
Stage Builder X costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRigging Tools by JR Clancy or Stage Builder X have ads?
Neither iRigging Tools by JR Clancy nor Stage Builder X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRigging Tools by JR Clancy or Stage Builder X?
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy ships an update every 15 months, and Stage Builder X every 11 days. Most recently, iRigging Tools by JR Clancy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stage Builder X on October 28, 2026.

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