Mandolin Tuner vs Stage Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mandolin Tuner
This utility app provides accurate tuning notes for the mandolin, covering the standard G, D, A, and E strings. It's designed to help musicians quickly and easily achieve the correct pitch for their instrument.
- Plays tuning notes
- Standard mandolin tuning (G D A E)
- Easy to use
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Get your mandolin in tune fast with precise reference notes for standard tuning (G D A E).
Stage Control
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This app (with network relay) will allow you to control 2 power stands, two screens, or screen and stand. The required network relay (not included) from ControlByWeb.com will work with this app on the same network. As long as you have a power microphone stand that requires Direct Current (DC) to operate, you can connect the stand using it's own power supply, or use the recommended 12v 2.0a power supply (not included). The electronic projection screen control will replace the hardwired control. Make sure the relays are connected to the correct pins on the electronic projection screen. No warranty is implied by the use of this application. NOTE: The app ONLY works if you meet the following: 1: Web-Quad Relay (www.ControlByWeb.com) 2: Your iOS device connected to same network as relay. 3: Either a power microphone stand (www.remote-mast.com) or Electric Projection Screen with compatible pin-outs*. 4: Power stand will require a DC voltage power supply. * See support PDF on the support URL or help document on setting screen. Please consult with a local electrician if you need further assistance with cable connections. Cabling may vary, we cannot support wiring beyond what is in the support documents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mandolin Tuner at Free against Stage Control's $9.99. Stage Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Mandolin Tuner is free to download; Stage Control costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mandolin Tuner ships an update every 16 months, Stage Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mandolin Tuner | Stage Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (783 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 783 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alvin Yu | Christopher Curry |
Bugs and requests
Mandolin Tuner
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working or providing inaccurate tuning
- Ads covering the buttons and causing accidental clicks
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Option to turn off ads
- Larger buttons for easier use
- Support for alternate mandolin tunings
- Display the note being played
Stage Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mandolin Tuner
No in-app purchases
Stage Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mandolin Tuner free?
Is Stage Control free?
Do Mandolin Tuner or Stage Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mandolin Tuner or Stage Control?
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