# Mach! vs StageDocs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mach! at 100% against StageDocs's 50%. Mach! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). StageDocs's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StageDocs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mach! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mach! | StageDocs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charly Schulte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364661802) | [Jameo UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056639330) |

## What reviewers say

### Mach!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach/id1542455280)

This app facilitates quick and easy information sharing for events. Create projects to store event details like schedules and crew lists, then generate codes for employees to access this information. It also allows for real-time updates and push notifications for changes.

**Highlights:** Create event projects, Store schedules and crew lists, Generate access codes for employees, Real-time information updates, Push notifications for changes, Role-based group access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### StageDocs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagedocs/id6737455764)

Calculate bridle and beam properties for rigging applications. Features include interactive geometry adjustment, precise input, and load verification for various truss types. Generate detailed calculation protocols.

**Highlights:** Simple and sloped bridle calculations, Interactive bridle geometry adjustment, Precise value input for positioning, Real-time beam calculation, Load verification for trusses, Calculation protocol export (PDF)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rigger monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Rigger yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mach! free?

Mach! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StageDocs free?

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

### Do Mach! or StageDocs have ads?

Neither Mach! nor StageDocs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mach! or StageDocs?

Mach! ships an update every 3 weeks, and StageDocs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mach! was updated on October 7, 2026 and StageDocs on September 20, 2026.

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