STAGE.KIT vs PicoMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
STAGE.KIT
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Introducing STAGE.KIT: Motion capture made simple for distributed collaboration. STAGE.KIT allows you and your team to easily capture an actors voice and facial expressions. Invite your cast to perform along with your crew. Itβs as easy as joining a video call. KEY FEATURES: Capture Collaborative Performances: STAGE.KIT allows you to perform with other actors, not just by yourself. Interaction is key for timing and emotional context, and STAGE.KIT gives you that real-time collaboration. All actors can be captured in the cloud using STAGE.HUB, our cloud based portal that allows you start, stop, and manage your recordings and team. ACTORS, DIRECTORS & VIEWERS: STAGE.KIT gives you a centralized location to perform as well as direct, produce, and watch. Weβve made it easy to include everyone that matters to your production. Actors get an in app digital character to control with their face and voice, along with a video feed for added context and communication. Director have a video and audio connection allowing them to give direction and feedback to the Actors. Everyone else can participate as a Viewer, listening and watching the performance. Viewers can speak as well if needed. Only the Actors audio will ever be recorded, so live feedback during a performance is welcome. OPTIMIZED for ARKit: Leveraging Appleβs 52 blend shapes you can authentically track facial expressions in real time. These captures are visualized locally and can be relayed to Unreal using STAGE.LINK, our Unreal Engine plugin..
PicoMap
Transform any surface into a dynamic display using your iPhone. Easily map videos and photos to walls, stages, or objects with intuitive four-corner adjustments and real-time effects. No computer required for this powerful projection mapping tool.
- Four-corner surface mapping
- Import videos and photos
- Multi-layer mixing
- Customizable masks
- Real-time FX controls
- Audio-reactive and MIDI control
- Dual-channel live mixing
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Turn walls, stages, and objects into moving light. PicoMap is projection mapping built for iPhone. Connect a projector, drag four corners, and play your own videos and photos β no computer, no complicated desktop software. HOW IT WORKS Connect your iPhone to a projector Drag the four corners to match your surface Drop in a video or photo and play KEY FEATURES Four-corner adjustment for precise surface mapping Import videos and photos from Photos or Files Build and mix up to four layers Rectangle, circle, triangle, diamond, and custom masks Opacity, soft-edge, and real-time FX controls Kaleidoscope, pixelate, chromatic, and strobe effects Audio-reactive and MIDI control Dual-channel live mixing Freeze, Blackout, Safe Scene, and master intensity Optional downloadable CC video library Portrait-first controls designed for iPhone Japanese and English interface MADE FOR Live shows, DJs, VJs, and stage performances Shops, exhibitions, and events Installations and video art Room lighting and creative experiments Anyone trying projection mapping for the first time All you need is an iPhone, a projector, and the right cable or adapter. External output and resolution depend on your device and display setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STAGE.KIT at none against PicoMap's 1. PicoMap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PicoMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STAGE.KIT asks for nothing beyond the download.
STAGE.KIT ships an update every 2 months, PicoMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STAGE.KIT | PicoMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evil Eye Pictures LLC | Code and DESIGN inc. |
In-app purchases
STAGE.KIT
No in-app purchases
PicoMap
- PicoMap Full Access$2.99
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