# RTA vs Stage Plot Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTA at 61% against Stage Plot Maker's 10%. RTA also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (26 vs 8). Stage Plot Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

RTA costs $4.99 and Stage Plot Maker $3.99 up front. RTA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stage Plot Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

RTA holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of RTA's written reviews are positive against 10% of Stage Plot Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTA | Stage Plot Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta/id298839433/reviews)** | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plot-maker/id903691661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 9.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | #170 |
| Size | 29 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/291822462) | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) |

## What reviewers say

### RTA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta/id298839433)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Analyze audio frequencies, test speakers, and tune rooms with this professional-grade acoustical analysis tool. It offers octave and 1/3 octave modes, peak hold, and averaging, with automatic microphone compensation for accurate results.

**Highlights:** Real-time acoustical analysis, Octave and 1/3 Octave modes, Peak Hold and Average modes, Automatic microphone compensation, Save, recall, and export graphs, Interactive touch GUI, Noise curve overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STC -- Transmission Loss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Reference Curve Files | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for quick analysis
- 👍 Accurate for price
- 👍 Useful for tuning
- 👍 Professional tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes often
- 🐛 Incompatible with iOS updates
- 🐛 Screen display issues
- 🐛 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS updates (iOS 13, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- App freezes or crashes on startup
- App only displays half the screen
- App does not save analysis readings to photo roll
- App stops working on older iPads after updates

**Requested features**

- Add German language support
- Add NC and NR curves
- Make background mode optional
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Add option to overlay readings


### Stage Plot Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plot-maker/id903691661)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create clear, readable stage plots to communicate your band's technical needs to sound engineers. Easily build and manage a collection of plots for various gigs, then print or email them directly from your device. The app uses symbols for instruments and their inputs for a streamlined, efficient display.

**Highlights:** Build clear stage plots, Communicate technical requirements, Print or email plots, Include diagrams and input lists, Add performer info and notes, Use symbols for instruments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (few users)
- 👍 Good for basic setups (few users)
- 👍 Helpful for communication (few users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Missing essential instruments
- 👎 Limited instrument options
- 👎 Difficult to use
- 👎 Poor user interface
- 👎 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App closes out on itself
- Grey boxes stay on
- Cannot open or edit plans on other devices
- Cannot export or email plots

**Requested features**

- Add guitars, basses, keyboards, amps
- Add mic stands
- Add horns, wind instruments
- Add string instruments
- Add DJ deck option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTA free?

RTA costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stage Plot Maker free?

Stage Plot Maker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTA or Stage Plot Maker?

RTA is rated higher. RTA averages 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Stage Plot Maker averages 2.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do RTA or Stage Plot Maker have ads?

Neither RTA nor Stage Plot Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTA or Stage Plot Maker?

RTA ships an update every 3 months, and Stage Plot Maker every 3 months. Most recently, RTA was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stage Plot Maker on September 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RTA or Stage Plot Maker?

RTA currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Stage Plot Maker at #170. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*