Comparison

Sibelius KeyPad vs CreateAStage

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

Head to head
About

Sibelius KeyPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a virtual keypad for your computer to enhance creativity and productivity within Sibelius. Connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi for seamless control, with a slick interface and quick setup.

Highlights
  • Virtual keypad for Sibelius
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Automatic keypad switching
  • Slick user interface
  • Personal Hotspot support
  • Easy 3-step setup
Features
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Sibelius KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated notation keypad for Sibelius. Keep the controls you use most close at hand while you compose, arrange, and edit. Connect over Wi-Fi, choose the keypad you need, and send notation shortcuts to Sibelius on your Mac or Windows PC. Made for scoring - Common Notes - More Notes - Beams and Tremolos - Articulations - Jazz Articulations - Accidentals Customize your workflow - Assign keyboard shortcut actions to keypad buttons - Choose the shortcut sent when switching each keypad tab - Reset keypads to factory settings any time - Automatically switch keypads in Sibelius based on your selection Simple setup - Works with Sibelius for Mac and Windows - Connect over Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot - Set up in three quick steps - No direct line of sight required System Requirements - iPhone or iPad - Sibelius for Mac or Windows - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - Shared Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot Helper app Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me - please give the app a quick rating on the App Store. • Privacy policy can be found at https://www.cherpake.com/privacy • Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.cherpake.com/terms

About

CreateAStage

Visually plan your stage setup with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Access an extensive equipment library, customize layouts, and easily share your stage plots with collaborators and venues. Perfect for artists, bands, and performers to ensure precise gig planning.

Highlights
  • Intuitive stage plot builder
  • Extensive equipment library
  • Customizable gear layouts
  • Easy collaboration and sharing
  • Save and edit stage plots anytime
  • Versatile for various performance types
Features
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Transform Your Performance with Precision and Ease Createastage is the essential tool for artists, bands, and performers to visually represent the placement of gear on stage. Whether you’re a solo artist, a band, a DJ, or part of an orchestra, our intuitive app ensures your setup is perfectly planned and communicated. Key Features: Intuitive Stage Plot Builder: Our user-friendly interface allows you to design your stage layout with simple drag-and-drop functionality. Extensive Equipment Library: Access a comprehensive library of instruments and pieces of equipment to accurately depict your stage setup. Customizable Layouts: Scale, rotate, and label your gear to match your exact specifications and ensure every detail is captured. Easy Collaboration: Share your stage plot with venues, sound engineers, and band members directly from the app. Collaborate effortlessly and make live adjustments as needed. Save & Edit Anytime: Create, save, and revisit your stage plots anytime, anywhere. Your saved plots are always accessible for future gigs. Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for gigs, tours, school performances, festivals, and any event requiring precise stage planning.

Screenshots

Sibelius KeyPad4 screens
CreateAStage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sibelius KeyPad at 89% against CreateAStage's 0%. Sibelius KeyPad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (142 vs 1). CreateAStage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sibelius KeyPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CreateAStage asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sibelius KeyPad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibelius KeyPad has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Sibelius KeyPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of CreateAStage's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sibelius KeyPad versus CreateAStage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSibelius KeyPadCreateAStage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (142 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDDanny Olesh

Customer experience

Sibelius KeyPad

All ratings142 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative9.2%

CreateAStage

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Sibelius KeyPad

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Accent symbol key does not function
  • Grace note key non-functional
  • Main screen shows 'no computer found' despite prior connection
  • App crashes on iPhone with certain iOS versions
  • Buttons trigger Mission Control or desktop reveal instead of intended functions
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  • Incorrect note duration symbols displayed on some keys
  • App occasionally inputs notes automatically after 30 minutes of use
  • Tab switching not working properly
  • Inconsistent button functionality on certain pages
  • Connection issues on public WiFi networks

Requested features

9 requests
  • Voice selector buttons for editing different voices
  • Piano keyboard option for note input
  • Numeric display on keys for dual numpad functionality
  • Sync between Sibelius keypad clicks and app display
  • iPad Sibelius compatibility
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  • Custom key mapping/settings
  • Upstroke/downstroke articulation symbols
  • Customizable skins and themes
  • Better button positioning for smaller hands

CreateAStage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sibelius KeyPad

Subscriptions2
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - lifetime$2.99
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - forever$9.99
None

CreateAStage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Sibelius KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CreateAStage free?
CreateAStage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sibelius KeyPad or CreateAStage?
Sibelius KeyPad is rated higher. Sibelius KeyPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while CreateAStage averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sibelius KeyPad or CreateAStage have ads?
Sibelius KeyPad shows ads; CreateAStage does not.

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