# iHog vs StageTools

The clearest difference is rating: StageTools at 5.0 against iHog's 3.4. StageTools also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHog sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StageTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StageTools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.

iHog ships an update every 2 months, StageTools every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHog | StageTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihog-osc-remote-for-hog-4/id1487580623/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagetools/id6760953336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCT Plus LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399672977) | [X0 Lighting Control Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886615494) |

## What reviewers say

### iHog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihog-osc-remote-for-hog-4/id1487580623)

This app transforms your device into a wireless remote for Hog 4 lighting consoles. It offers real-time control over theatrical lighting systems, allowing users to manage cues, palettes, and programmer functions from anywhere in a venue.

**Highlights:** Complete front panel control with LED feedback, Rapid group and palette selection, Live playback control, Programmer management, Per-show interface customization, Real-time HogNet feedback

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlock | $1.99 | per month |
| iHog Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly unlock | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip - Smiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lowest price for features | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip - hearts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mid price for Punt Page | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip - buy a coffee for Maegan | $4.99 | one-time |
| High Price for features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip - 10 for Maegan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max price for features | $9.99 | one-time |


### StageTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagetools/id6760953336)

A comprehensive lighting toolkit for professionals, offering network scanning, DMX inspection, fixture testing, and plot creation. Manage fixture data, files, and notes without needing a laptop, with many tools available offline.

**Highlights:** Network device scanning, DMX viewer for sACN/ArtNet, Micro console for fixture testing, Protocol detector, LTC timecode generation/reception, Curve builder, Quick plot creation, Scout notes with multimedia

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StageTools Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StageTools Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHog free?

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

### Is StageTools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHog or StageTools?

StageTools is rated higher. iHog averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while StageTools averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iHog or StageTools have ads?

Neither iHog nor StageTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHog or StageTools?

iHog ships an update every 2 months, and StageTools every 2 weeks. Most recently, iHog was updated on October 24, 2026 and StageTools on October 24, 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.*