mobileinearStage vs PadVox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
PadVox
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FOR MUSICIANS, PLAY & MIX MULTITRACK PLAYBACK & LIVE MIXING โข Load and play multitrack audio stems with independent volume, mute, solo, and output routing โข Mix up to 16 output channels for professional audio interfaces โข Ultra-low latency audio engine (64-frame buffer) for real-time performance โข Per-channel VU meters for precise level monitoring SETLISTS & PLAYLISTS โข Organize your songs into playlists for each show โข Auto-advance through your setlist in Show Mode โข Associate playlists with events for quick access on stage SYNCED LYRICS & CUES โข Display time-synced lyrics and stage cues during playback โข Output lyrics to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay โข Keep your whole team on the same page VIDEO SYNC โข Synchronize video playback with your audio tracks โข Route video to external displays for live visuals APPLE WATCH COMPANION โข Control playback from your wrist: play, pause, next, previous โข View your setlist and current track on Apple Watch EXTERNAL DISPLAY โข Output lyrics and video to a second screen via HDMI or AirPlay โข Full-screen lyrics with current cue highlighting FOR MANAGERS, PLAN & COORDINATE CALENDAR & EVENT MANAGEMENT โข Schedule concerts, rehearsals, recordings, meetings, and more โข Recurring events with flexible rules โข Attach venue info, schedules, accommodation, and transport details โข Guest list management with check-in tracking โข Credential and access zone management per event TOUR MANAGEMENT โข Organize events into tours with timeline views โข Track logistics: travel, accommodation, venues โข Stage plots, tech riders, and checklists per event โข Contract management and document storage TICKETING & CREDENTIALS โข Generate QR-coded credentials for artists, crew, and guests โข Define access zones per event โข Track ticket sales and attendance FOR EVERYONE โ COLLABORATE PROJECT COLLABORATION โข Create projects and invite members with role-based permissions (owner, editor, viewer) โข Real-time sync across all project members via cloud โข Offline-first: everything works without internet, syncs when connected ADDITIONAL FEATURES โข Import audio files from Files, iCloud Drive, or other apps โข Cloud backup and sync โข Content deduplication to save storage โข 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
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | mobileinearStage | PadVox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Maucher | CARLITOXWAY |
In-app purchases
mobileinearStage
- 3 Hours of Worktime$0.99
- mobileinearStage Multiuser$26.99
PadVox
- 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
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