Comparison

mobileinearStage vs PadVox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

mobileinearStage

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mobileinearStage is an innovative Studio and Stage monitoring system for musicians mobile devices. You need no extra expensive hardware for sending audio to stage/studio. The stage sound is transmitted to your mobile device via WiFi or Ethernet. The individual audio signals can be mixed extreme easily by each musician himself. A monitor sound check is no longer necessary. You hear your individually mixed sound from your earbuds. To use this app you need mobileinearMix-App which is connected to stage mixer and sends the sound to your mobile device. You can download mobileinearMix for free on App-Store. mobileinearStage works only if mobileinearMix is started and works as server in the local WLAN or Ethernet.

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PadVox

Features
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FOR MUSICIANS, PLAY & MIX MULTITRACK PLAYBACK & LIVE MIXING โ€ข Load and play multitrack audio stems with independent volume, mute, solo, and output routing โ€ข Mix up to 16 output channels for professional audio interfaces โ€ข Ultra-low latency audio engine (64-frame buffer) for real-time performance โ€ข Per-channel VU meters for precise level monitoring SETLISTS & PLAYLISTS โ€ข Organize your songs into playlists for each show โ€ข Auto-advance through your setlist in Show Mode โ€ข Associate playlists with events for quick access on stage SYNCED LYRICS & CUES โ€ข Display time-synced lyrics and stage cues during playback โ€ข Output lyrics to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay โ€ข Keep your whole team on the same page VIDEO SYNC โ€ข Synchronize video playback with your audio tracks โ€ข Route video to external displays for live visuals APPLE WATCH COMPANION โ€ข Control playback from your wrist: play, pause, next, previous โ€ข View your setlist and current track on Apple Watch EXTERNAL DISPLAY โ€ข Output lyrics and video to a second screen via HDMI or AirPlay โ€ข Full-screen lyrics with current cue highlighting FOR MANAGERS, PLAN & COORDINATE CALENDAR & EVENT MANAGEMENT โ€ข Schedule concerts, rehearsals, recordings, meetings, and more โ€ข Recurring events with flexible rules โ€ข Attach venue info, schedules, accommodation, and transport details โ€ข Guest list management with check-in tracking โ€ข Credential and access zone management per event TOUR MANAGEMENT โ€ข Organize events into tours with timeline views โ€ข Track logistics: travel, accommodation, venues โ€ข Stage plots, tech riders, and checklists per event โ€ข Contract management and document storage TICKETING & CREDENTIALS โ€ข Generate QR-coded credentials for artists, crew, and guests โ€ข Define access zones per event โ€ข Track ticket sales and attendance FOR EVERYONE โ€” COLLABORATE PROJECT COLLABORATION โ€ข Create projects and invite members with role-based permissions (owner, editor, viewer) โ€ข Real-time sync across all project members via cloud โ€ข Offline-first: everything works without internet, syncs when connected ADDITIONAL FEATURES โ€ข Import audio files from Files, iCloud Drive, or other apps โ€ข Cloud backup and sync โ€ข Content deduplication to save storage โ€ข Works on both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts PadVox is built by musicians, for musicians and their teams. Whether you're a solo artist managing backing tracks or a project manager coordinating international tours, PadVox keeps everything in sync โ€” on stage and off. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.padvox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.padvox.com/privacy

Screenshots

mobileinearStage2 screens
PadVox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PadVox at every 2 weeks against mobileinearStage's every 32 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. mobileinearStage sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PadVox sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mobileinearStage ships an update every 32 months, PadVox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
mobileinearStage versus PadVox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermobileinearStagePadVox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario MaucherCARLITOXWAY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

mobileinearStage

One-time2
  • 3 Hours of Worktime$0.99
  • mobileinearStage Multiuser$26.99
11 purchases

PadVox

Subscriptions11
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PadVox Solo$10.001 Month
  • PadVox Band$22.001 Month
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  • Business Monthly$29.991 Month
  • PadVox Stage Pro$49.001 Month
  • PadVox Solo$89.001 Year
  • Pro Annual$89.991 Year
  • PadVox Agency$129.001 Month
  • PadVox Band$199.001 Year
  • Business Annual$269.991 Year
  • PadVox Stage Pro$499.001 Year

Questions

Is mobileinearStage free?
mobileinearStage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PadVox free?
PadVox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mobileinearStage or PadVox have ads?
Neither mobileinearStage nor PadVox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mobileinearStage or PadVox?
mobileinearStage ships an update every 32 months, and PadVox every 2 weeks. Most recently, mobileinearStage was updated on October 29, 2026 and PadVox on October 24, 2026.

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