OnStage PLUS vs Growing Us
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnStage PLUS
Stream live and on-demand performances including music, comedy, and theater. Discover original content covering health, culture, and sports, all designed to entertain and inspire.
- Live streaming performances
- On-demand content
- Original series
- Music performances
- Comedy shows
- Theater productions
- Health and culture content
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OnStage PLUS is the premiere streaming television network for creatives and those craving inspiring, motivating, and downright entertaining content! We're passionate about transforming the magic of live stage performances and original content —spanning music, comedy, theater, and talk—into an electrifying digital experience. Our mission? To bring the stages of the world to you wherever you are—whether you're nestled in the countryside, perched on a hillside, in the bustling heart of the city, a cozy suburb, a remote island, or the vast desert. Our global audience enjoys access to both LIVE and on-demand performances, ensuring the profound entertainment found on live stages is just a click away. But that's not all! OnStage PLUS also dives into creating original content that spans health, culture, family, sports and the worlds best subject matter experts, and speakers. Our shows are crafted to entertain while genuinely representing the rich diversity of cultures, all while breaking free from stereotypes. Get ready for an unparalleled viewing experience that entertains, enlightens, and inspires—only on OnStage PLUS! Privacy Policy Url - https://onstageplus.gizmott.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use Url - https://onstageplus.gizmott.com/terms-and-conditions
Growing Us
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Growing Us helps couples grow closer and improve relationship wellness through real talk and proven science, not surveys or tips. You keep circling the same conversations. The real stuff keeps getting postponed. What if you had someone in the room who could actually help? Growing Us is a voice-first communication coach for couples. Just like with a trusted counsellor, talk through what matters: a weekly check-in, a tough topic you've been avoiding, or a solo journal to get clear before you bring it up. Your coach listens in real time, guides the conversation with warmth and research-backed frameworks, and helps you say what you actually mean. We built this because we needed it ourselves. Not during a crisis, but during the ordinary weeks when conversations circled and nothing moved. We wanted a coach that was honest but never judgmental, available at midnight on a Saturday, and that didn't cost hundreds of dollars an hour. So we built a counsellor for the pocket. HOW IT WORKS 1. Start a session: solo to think something through, or together to have a real conversation backed by relationship science 2. Talk naturally. Your coach listens and guides in real time: asking the right questions, reflecting back what it hears, helping you say what you mean 3. After the session, see what your coach noticed: where you connected, where you talked past each other, and what's worth coming back to KEY FEATURES - A coach who's always there: Not just post-session analysis. Your coach is present the whole time: Asking clarifying questions, reflecting back what it hears, keeping the conversation honest and useful. - See what you couldn't see during the conversation: After you talk, your coach shares what it noticed about how you communicate. Where you were curious, where you got defensive, what you each seemed to need. - Not sure where to start? Pick a card: Choose from conversation guides that name the things couples actually avoid: the elephant in the room, the difficult question, the hard thing you've been meaning to bring up. - Think it through before you bring it up: Use solo mode to talk to your coach alone. Arrive at the conversation with more clarity about what you actually want to say. - Know who said what: When you talk together, the app identifies each speaker — so insights are specific to how each of you communicates, not just "the couple." WHY GROWING US - Honest, never judgmental. Built on a science-backed framework of curiosity over criticism. Your coach offers perspectives: you decide what resonates. - Private by design. Your conversations are not stored by default. No data mining, no training on your private conversations. - Built by a couple, for couples. Not a corporate product. A passion project by two people who use it every week. START FREE Your first sessions are free. No credit card. No trial countdown. Just a conversation and the insights that come from it. FEEDBACK? Say hi anytime: https://app.growingus.coach/support --- Growing Us is not therapy and is not a replacement for professional mental health support. If you or your partner are in crisis, please contact a crisis helpline or visit www.findahelpline.com. Privacy Policy: https://app.growingus.coach/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://app.growingus.coach/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Growing Us at every 2 months against OnStage PLUS's every 6 months. OnStage PLUS's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. OnStage PLUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Growing Us sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OnStage PLUS ships an update every 6 months, Growing Us every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnStage PLUS | Growing Us |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | On Stage Plus LLC | Andreas Schuster |
In-app purchases
OnStage PLUS
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$59.991 Year
Growing Us
- Donation Tier 1$0.99
- Donation Tier 2$2.99
- Support Growing Us$9.99









