# Stage Master vs Stage Traxx 4

The clearest difference is rating: Stage Traxx 4 at 4.8 against Stage Master's 3.7. Stage Traxx 4 also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and ratings volume (362 vs 3). Stage Master's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stage Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Stage Traxx 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stage Traxx 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Traxx 4 has 362 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Stage Master's written reviews are positive against 92% of Stage Traxx 4's.

Stage Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Stage Traxx 4 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Master | Stage Traxx 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-master/id1478812537/reviews) | **[4.8 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-traxx-4/id6753278694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **362** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DejaWorks LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051410230) | [Peter Dikant](https://appshunter.io/developer/420193078) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-master/id1478812537)

This music app helps musicians manage lyrics, chords, and backing tracks for live performances. It allows for flexible playback of imported audio files and automatic switching of hardware effect presets. Control is enhanced with MIDI controller support for hands-free operation.

**Highlights:** Multi-track backing audio playback, Synchronized lyrics and chords, Automatic MIDI effect preset switching, External MIDI controller support, On-the-fly song part looping, Playlist creation for gigs, Audio import from DAWs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $7.49 | per year |
| Full Features Forever | $30.99 | one-time |


### Stage Traxx 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-traxx-4/id6753278694)

Manage live performances with backing tracks, lyrics, and MIDI automation. Control up to 32 tracks per song, display scrolling lyrics, and rearrange song structures in real-time. Sync with bandmates and automate your entire rig for a seamless show.

**Highlights:** Multitrack playback (up to 32 tracks), Lyrics & chords with time-coded scrolling, Dynamic song arrangement, Comprehensive MIDI control, Band-wide sync via Network Sessions, AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grace Period Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade from Stage Traxx 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Stage Traxx 4 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Master free?

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

### Is Stage Traxx 4 free?

Stage Traxx 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stage Master or Stage Traxx 4?

Stage Traxx 4 is rated higher. Stage Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stage Traxx 4 averages 4.8 from 362 ratings.

### Do Stage Master or Stage Traxx 4 have ads?

Neither Stage Master nor Stage Traxx 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stage Master or Stage Traxx 4?

Stage Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stage Traxx 4 every 9 days. Most recently, Stage Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stage Traxx 4 on November 9, 2026.

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