# PulpMX 2.0 vs Staging Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PulpMX 2.0 at 67% against Staging Pro's 0%. PulpMX 2.0 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs subscription). Staging Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PulpMX 2.0 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Staging Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PulpMX 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PulpMX 2.0 has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PulpMX 2.0's written reviews are positive against 0% of Staging Pro's.

PulpMX 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Staging Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PulpMX 2.0 | Staging Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpmx-20/id1159218681/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staging-pro/id6503903450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Matthes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895849497) | [Staging Pro, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750260581) |

## What reviewers say

### PulpMX 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpmx-20/id1159218681)

Access exclusive content from PulpMX.com, including show archives, editorials, and technical information. Enjoy a vastly improved media player with offline download capabilities and a live show schedule.

**Highlights:** Global search functionality, Improved media player, Offline archive downloads, Save favorite content, Live show schedule, Optimized website content, Sound drops library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PulpMX+ | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 New version rocks
- 👍 Amazing functionality
- 👍 Cool new features
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Great layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stays frozen on checking for updates
- 🐛 Never finds updates
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 App never loads or opens
- 🐛 Stuck on title page

**Reported bugs**

- Stays frozen on “checking for updates”
- Never actually finds the updates
- App just sits on the title page and never actually loads or opens to any content
- Paid for the app and it’s never opened..... just stuck on the pulp Mx screen
- Won’t load anything

**Requested features**

- New app coming Friday (for the last 3 years)
- Fix your app
- Go back to the old app


### Staging Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staging-pro/id6503903450)

This app facilitates communication between racers and race organizers, providing real-time updates on schedules and important announcements. Access comprehensive race details, including times, locations, and requirements, to ensure you never miss an event.

**Highlights:** Instant notifications from race organizers, Real-time schedule updates, Comprehensive race information access, Communication with race officials, Race day schedule awareness

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PulpMX 2.0 free?

PulpMX 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Staging Pro free?

Staging Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PulpMX 2.0 or Staging Pro?

PulpMX 2.0 is rated higher. PulpMX 2.0 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Staging Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PulpMX 2.0 or Staging Pro have ads?

Neither PulpMX 2.0 nor Staging Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PulpMX 2.0 or Staging Pro?

PulpMX 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Staging Pro monthly. Most recently, PulpMX 2.0 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Staging Pro on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*