exBrowser vs Stage Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
exBrowser
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An external display is not only used show a presentation such as powerpoint or keynote. The ExBrowser can show a defferrent screen from iPad screen in an external display. If you do arrange a contents such as web page, PDF, photo in a screen that can split (up to 4 splits), will be able to work more efficiently. Works great with iPadOS multitasking! For example, you can showing an information for work such as photo or PDF in an external display during create an illustration using a paint app. Using ExBrowser, There will be more works that can be completed only on the iPad. In ver.2, this app has become a universal app that also works in iPhone. Connect iphone to a TV in living room via AirPlay, you can watching a contents while sitting on the sofa.
Stage Manager
This app provides engineers with comprehensive control over video routing, processing, and control equipment via an Apple device. It allows for the creation and triggering of macros through a visual grid interface, simplifying complex operations. An audit log tracks executed macros for easy troubleshooting.
- Video equipment control
- Macro creation and triggering
- Colorful grid-view interface
- Audit log for executed macros
- Streamlined video system management
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Introducing our new app designed specifically for engineers who work with video routing, processing, and control equipment! Our powerful app puts you in complete control of your video equipment, right from your Apple device. With our app, you can create macros that can be easily triggered in a colorful grid-view interface. This makes it easy to perform complex video equipment operations with just a few taps on your iPhone or iPad. Our app's audit log feature also allows you to keep track of all macros previously executed, making it easy to track changes and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Designed with the needs of engineers in mind, our app makes it easy to manage even the most complex video systems with minimal effort. Whether you're working in a production facility, broadcast studio, or live event setting, our app gives you the tools you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently. So if you're an engineer looking to streamline your video equipment management, look no further than our app. Download it now from the Apple App Store and experience the ultimate in video equipment control and management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stage Manager at Free against exBrowser's $4.99. Stage Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On 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
Stage Manager is free to download; exBrowser costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
exBrowser ships an update every 8 months, Stage Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | exBrowser | Stage Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryosuke Kawachi | Fuse Technical Group, LLC |
In-app purchases
exBrowser
No in-app purchases
Stage Manager
No in-app purchases





