# Ctrl for iPad vs Stage Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Stage Timer at 3.9 against Ctrl for iPad's 3.3. Ctrl for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Stage Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stage Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Ctrl for iPad's written reviews are positive against 13% of Stage Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ctrl for iPad | Stage Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ON LX Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216537447) | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) |

## What reviewers say

### Ctrl for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528)

Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices. Trigger commands using various protocols like MIDI, OSC, and HTTP. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.

**Highlights:** All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces, Trigger multiple commands via MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, UDP, Mix and match control protocols, Share workspaces across devices with file sharing and AirDrop, Customizable control palettes and interface design, Support for various control elements like buttons, sliders, and crossfaders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Core Upgrade | $37.99 | one-time |
| Core to Pro Upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| Core | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Pro Upgrade | $84.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839)

This app provides precise timing for live events, presentations, and performances. It offers a clear display, intuitive controls, and multi-device synchronization to keep everyone on track. Enhance your event management with customizable features and a sleek interface.

**Highlights:** Precision timer display with progress bar, Intuitive start, pause, and reset controls, Multi-device synchronized timer sessions, Fullscreen mode for presentations, Customizable messages on screen, Advanced settings like dark mode and auto-start

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Timer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ctrl for iPad free?

Ctrl for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stage Timer free?

Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ctrl for iPad or Stage Timer?

Stage Timer is rated higher. Ctrl for iPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stage Timer averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Ctrl for iPad or Stage Timer have ads?

Neither Ctrl for iPad nor Stage Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ctrl for iPad or Stage Timer?

Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Stage Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Ctrl for iPad was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stage Timer on October 8, 2026.

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