Collins Stage Sync vs MEC Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Collins Stage Sync
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The Stage™ mobile sync app allows you to download Stage content from the cloud and wirelessly transfer that content to the Stage media server on your aircraft. The app provides a convenient option for Stage content loading when a PC and USB drive are not readily available. Once content has been loaded to the media server, passengers can enjoy the latest movies, TV shows, and more on their mobile device using the separate Stage client app. About the Stage content service: • Elegantly streamlining every aspect of on-board content delivery, Stage brings an unrivaled level of luxury to your cabin’s entertainment capabilities. Passengers can enjoy a wide variety of content including the latest movies and TV shows on their preferred mobile devices and laptops. • Inviting, intuitive design – as you browse selections on the content offerings menu, you’ll note the thoughtful technology design that creates an enjoyable user experience from start to finish. The way Stage presents information to you will make it feel as comfortable as your home system – made airworthy. • Richest range and depth of content – your choices for how you’d like to spend flight time have never been more expansive. Select movies from major entertainment studios as well as independents. Get caught up on your favorite TV shows. Or, opt to load your own content such as corporate videos, vacation videos and music. All this and more is waiting for you on board. • Accessibility for the latest movies – in addition to main content offerings, Stage also gives you special access to the widest range of movies Hollywood has to offer. If you missed it in the theater, you can still see it on Stage. • Real-time world updates – stay in touch with optional news feeds, headlines, stocks and other financial information, sports and weather. • Smooth delivery – Stage streams your preferred content to your personal mobile device and laptop with elegant efficiency
MEC Events
This free utility app scans QR codes from event tickets to manage attendee check-ins and check-outs in real-time. It syncs attendee status with your website's backend, providing instant updates on scanned tickets.
- Scan QR codes for event tickets
- Real-time attendee check-in/out
- Syncs status with website backend
- View event and attendee lists
- Check user check-in status
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This application is produced by Webnus Inc and is completely free. With this app you can scan QR codes generated by the Ticket and Invoice addon and check in or check out attendees in real time at the venue. The Event ticket app reads a list of the events and their attendees from the website and you can also check the checkin status of users inside the app. Any change in the status of the scanned tickets are visible in the WordPress backend of your website as well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MEC Events at every 5 weeks against Collins Stage Sync's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Collins Stage Sync ships an update every 12 months, MEC Events every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Collins Stage Sync | MEC Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | Webnus Inc. |
In-app purchases
Collins Stage Sync
No in-app purchases
MEC Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
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