stage create vs ControllerApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
stage create
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stage.create is a tool for rehearsals and creative processes for theatre productions. From the first rehearsals till the premiere, stage create will be at your side, keeping the overview on the most complex productions. For rehearsals, the C-buttons are a very efficient way of streamlining your work. Play music from exact positions, so everybody is sure to start at the right point. Put entries, exits, scene names and important points in the production as text cues on the music so you can jump to the right position immediately. To create a production from scratch, start from an empty timeline, put elements of your production as cues on positions. These can be text, videos, music, lightcues, photos and drawings. Position them in different layers so you stay flexible throughout the creation process. Send the project directly to collaborators or export it to a Numbers/Excel sheet for external use. Include musical scores into the app, set the timing with the music in your project and synchronize the score with your video or music. Check where you are in the score, see your Cues in the score and jump to positions. Put in the counts for choreography, see at what point you are at a glance with the counts preview. There are innumerable use cases for this app... Downloading it, you can test out all functions. I am sure you will see that it could streamline your workflow drastically. If you are convinced, get the inApp subscription to use its full potential. stage.create works on both iPad and iPhone. For full functionality it is advisable to use it on an iPad. On iPhone it is very usable as companion with an iPad, being connected in a group. Terms of use (EULA): http://www.smartstagesolutions.com/storyboardeula.html
ControllerApp
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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. โข Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues โข Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning โข Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console โข Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations โข DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion โข RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion โข Preset Manager - Save custom button configurations Controller-App is an independent third-party application. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. All related marks are registered trademarks of MA Lighting Technology GmbH.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ControllerApp at none against stage create's 3. stage create's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. stage create sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. ControllerApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
stage create ships an update every 4 weeks, ControllerApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | stage create | ControllerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joerg Mannes | Naor Bonomo |
In-app purchases
stage create
- FULL ACCESS Weekly$4.497 Days
- FULL ACCESS Monthly$10.491 Month
- FULL ACCESS Yearly$112.991 Year
ControllerApp
No in-app purchases
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