# Percussions vs VoltaStage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VoltaStage at 100% against Percussions's 23%. VoltaStage also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Percussions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VoltaStage is free to download; Percussions costs $2.99 up front. VoltaStage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Percussions asks for nothing beyond the download.

VoltaStage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Percussions's written reviews are positive against 100% of VoltaStage's.

Percussions ships an update every 17 months, VoltaStage every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Percussions | VoltaStage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussions/id321928387/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voltastage/id6770307258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/310846061) | [DALLAS DWIGHT BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896732273) |

## What reviewers say

### Percussions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussions/id321928387)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a virtual percussion instrument experience with 18 high-quality sounds. Play instruments by tapping, shaking, or rolling your device, and customize your setup for quick access. Integrate your music library to play along with your favorite tunes.

**Highlights:** 18 virtual percussion instruments, Multiple playing methods (tap, shake, roll), Customizable tab bar for quick instrument switching, iPod music playback integration, Low latency and high-quality sound, Reverb effect

**In-app purchases:** none


### VoltaStage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voltastage/id6770307258)

This app helps musicians organize lyrics and setlists for live performances. It features automatic setlist generation based on song energy and desired duration, with clear, readable lyrics and performance-enhancing tools. It also supports hands-free navigation and custom notes for each song.

**Highlights:** Auto Flow setlist generation, Performance Mode with live clock, Set Duration Designer, Smart Bluetooth pedal navigation, Moments and per-song notes, Offline-first performance, PDF setlist export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VoltaStage Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VoltaStage Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| VoltaStage Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Percussions free?

Percussions costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VoltaStage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Percussions or VoltaStage?

VoltaStage is rated higher. Percussions averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VoltaStage averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Percussions or VoltaStage have ads?

Neither Percussions nor VoltaStage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Percussions or VoltaStage?

Percussions ships an update every 17 months, and VoltaStage every 3 months. Most recently, Percussions was updated on October 9, 2026 and VoltaStage on October 2, 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.*