# RØDE Capture vs Stage Cue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stage Cue at 100% against RØDE Capture's 31%. Stage Cue also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and device support (4 vs 2). RØDE Capture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stage Cue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RØDE Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stage Cue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RØDE Capture has 70 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of RØDE Capture's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stage Cue's.

RØDE Capture ships an update every 3 weeks, Stage Cue every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RØDE Capture | Stage Cue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-capture/id1588683096/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-cue/id6711352246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RØDE Microphones](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371) | [Peter Dikant](https://appshunter.io/developer/420193078) |

## What reviewers say

### RØDE Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-capture/id1588683096)

This app provides intuitive controls and powerful creative tools for professional video and audio recording. It offers dual camera modes and complete in-app control for compatible RØDE microphones, making it ideal for interviews, field reporting, and social media content creation.

**Highlights:** Dual camera modes (split screen, picture-in-picture), Complete RØDE microphone control, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Professional video and audio recording, Customizable video settings (aspect ratio, resolution, frame rate)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Seamless RODE microphone integration
- 📱 Dual camera/PiP recording capability
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎥 4K video recording support
- 🔊 Professional audio control with external mics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent audio dropout and cutout issues
- 🐛 Lip-sync and audio-video sync problems
- 🐛 App crashes and instability
- 🐛 Videos fail to save or get lost
- 📹 Poor video stabilization performance

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cuts out mid-recording
- Lip-sync drift during playback
- App crashes randomly during recording
- Videos not saved to camera roll
- Black screen flashing in split camera mode

**Requested features**

- 25fps and 50fps PAL frame rate support
- Manual exposure and white balance controls
- Zoom lens options (5x, 28mm, 35mm support)
- Settings persistence between sessions
- Teleprompter integration or overlay


### Stage Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-cue/id6711352246)

Seamlessly control video playback for live events, performances, and presentations. Organize and play videos with a customizable interface, offering dual-screen output and flexible playback options.

**Highlights:** Dual screen playback, Customizable buttons, Drag & drop sorting, Up to 128 videos per config, Multiple configurations, Flexible playback options, MIDI integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RØDE Capture free?

RØDE Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stage Cue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RØDE Capture or Stage Cue?

Stage Cue is rated higher. RØDE Capture averages 2.9 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Stage Cue averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do RØDE Capture or Stage Cue have ads?

Neither RØDE Capture nor Stage Cue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RØDE Capture or Stage Cue?

RØDE Capture ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stage Cue every 2 months. Most recently, RØDE Capture was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stage Cue on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*