# Stageman vs Mixing Station

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixing Station at 78% against Stageman's 18%. Mixing Station also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Stageman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixing Station sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Stageman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mixing Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 622 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Stageman's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mixing Station's.

Stageman ships an update every 3 months, Mixing Station fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stageman | Mixing Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageman/id1232481814/reviews) | **[4.5 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **622** |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cherub Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468999269) | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) |

## What reviewers say

### Stageman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageman/id1232481814)

Control your acoustic amplifier remotely via Bluetooth. Access hidden features like a drum machine and looper, and manage effect parameters for individual channels. This app enhances your amplifier's capabilities for guitar and vocals.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Drum machine with 20 patterns, 60-second looper, Remote effect control, Individual channel effect management, TAP Tempo function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mixing Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631)

Control digital audio mixers from various manufacturers with a unified, customizable interface. Test all features for free before purchasing a license. Share presets and themes with a community of users.

**Highlights:** Unified UI for multiple mixer brands, Fully customizable interface and layouts, Unlimited DCAs and channel linking, RTA overlays and feedback detection, MIDI support for external control, Community sharing of presets and themes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $6.99 | per month |
| XAir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Si | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Ui | $5.99 | one-time |
| A&H CQ | $5.99 | one-time |
| XM32 | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H Qu (old) | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H SQ | $6.99 | one-time |
| WING | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H Avantis | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable layout and controls
- 🔒 Works across multiple mixer brands
- 👍 Consistent user interface across mixers
- 🚀 Efficient workflow and quick adjustments
- 👍 Reliable and stable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and dropouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
- 🔒 Requires separate licenses for each mixer brand
- 👎 Steep learning curve for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load custom layouts
- Integrated multi-track recording functionality
- Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
- Dedicated talkback microphone feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stageman free?

Stageman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mixing Station free?

Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stageman or Mixing Station?

Mixing Station is rated higher. Stageman averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mixing Station averages 4.5 from 622 ratings.

### Do Stageman or Mixing Station have ads?

Neither Stageman nor Mixing Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stageman or Mixing Station?

Stageman ships an update every 3 months, and Mixing Station fortnightly. Most recently, Stageman was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mixing Station on November 6, 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.*