Backline.me vs StageSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backline.me
This app helps touring bands and live music venues manage events collaboratively. It ensures teams have updated information, allows management of multiple organizations, and simplifies show planning by indicating missing details. Users can easily share documents and information with relevant parties.
- Team communication and updates
- Manage multiple bands/venues
- Intuitive show planning progress indicator
- Collaborative show detail building
- Automated document and info sharing
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Backline.me is a tool for managing touring bands or live music venues. - Keep Your Team In The Loop On Backline, your crew will always have access to the most updated information. And with Backline's permission system, you can keep your sensitive information private. - Manage Multiple Organizations Backline makes it easy for users to manage multiple bands and/or venues. Your involvement can be anywhere from owning a band to subbing on just one show. - Plan All of Your Shows With Ease Backline's intuitive progress indicator helps make sure that you have all of the information you need for your upcoming shows. If you don't it will tell you what you're missing! - Build Shows Together When an artist and a venue connect on a show, a shared page is created to work out the details of the event. Everyone can contribute their piece of the advance in the same place. - Share Documents & Info Automatically share documents and information with the right people. Stage plots, riders, tech packs, guest lists, etc. are always available and easily accessible.
StageSync
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Discover StageSync – the ultimate tour management app for bands and tour managers. Designed to simplify planning, organizing, and communication, it streamlines every aspect of touring, from schedules to setlists. StageSync offers powerful tools for managing concerts effortlessly: a built-in calendar, detailed itineraries, document management, venue contacts, setlist organization, a chat interface, and equipment checklists—all in one intuitive platform. Keep your band on track, reduce chaos, and focus on the music. Download StageSync now and take control of your next tour!" Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backline.me at none against StageSync's 5. Backline.me also leads on ads (none vs shown). StageSync's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 17 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. StageSync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Backline.me asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backline.me ships an update every 17 months, StageSync every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backline.me | StageSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Koh | Gelencser Gabor Mark |
In-app purchases
Backline.me
No in-app purchases
StageSync
- Solo (monthly)$34.991 Month
- Duo (monthly)$56.991 Month
- Trio (monhtly)$79.991 Month
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- Solo (yearly)$349.991 Year
- Duo (yearly)$569.991 Year








