Comparison

SOP vs StageMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SOP

Access and organize a comprehensive library of worship songs with lyrics and music videos. Features include offline listening, playlist customization, and advanced search filters for worship leaders. Offers both a free basic version and a premium subscription for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Offline music and lyric access
  • Customizable song playlists
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Music videos and demos
  • Worship song set list builder
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Very first Praise & Worship App among Chinese ministries that allows you to search by categories and transpose music. Access to ALL published Stream of Praise 讚美之泉 songs at any place & time. Subscribe to SOP Premium service subscribe and stream all Stream of Praise full length songs and videos - Listen anywhere, download music offline to listen in app (with lyrics) - Newest album/songs updated regularly , customize your own playlist - Play music videos with no ads, nonstop music/video **************** Basic Lyrics Version **************** - Build Your own worship song set list - Instant Access to All SOP song lyrics - Easily Search and Browse all SOP Song lyrics - App OFFLINE BROWSING, internet access required for some App functionalities - Keep updated with latest news from Stream of Praise - Access to most updated tour schedules, direct link to iOS map - FACEBOOK update - contents are updated regularly - Browse all SOP Albums & Songs - Listen to song demos and direct purchase from iTunes music store - Powerful Keyword Search Function (Song Title, Lyrics, Authors, etc.) - Advance Search Filter Function (Categories/Tempo/Key)helping you to pick songs for worship leading! - Browse Official Worship MV, Meeting Videos, Music Classes, and related Youtube videos. ************************************************* Subscribe to SOP Premium and stream all Stream of Praise full length songs and videos - Listen to all SOP songs, play any song, unlimited skips - Listen anywhere, download music offline to app (with lyrics) - Newest album/songs included, song search - customize your own playlist - Play music videos with no ads, nonstop music/video to lead in cell group - iPhone control center, listen in background outside of APP - play through bluetooth connection in different devices SOP Premium is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign up. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of selected plan. Monthly $3.99 or annually $29.99. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. ~ the four versions of SOP APP is four unique APP, please note that subscription can not be transferred to another. ************************************************* ~All Paid version comes with a SetList option~ ~ Stream of Praise App does not include nor allow printed or forwarded copies of the song sheets due to the infringement conflicts with copyright licensing, please go to our online store to make purchases of the digital PDF to download and print ~ Official Stream of Praise Website: www.sop.org For questions and operation FAQ, please go to www.sop.org/app Privacy Policy: https://www.sop.org/en/privacy-policy-en EULA: https://www.sop.org/en/eula-en/

About

StageMate

This app allows musicians to import and annotate their own sheet music PDFs and images. It offers hands-free page turning via gestures or blinks, practice tools like metronomes and tempo settings, and organization features for scores and recordings. A free version is available with optional Pro upgrades for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Import PDF, image, and scanned scores
  • Hands-free page turning (blink, head gesture)
  • Annotation with text, symbols, and Apple Pencil
  • Practice tools (metronome, tempo, recordings)
  • Setlist creation and organization
  • iCloud sync (Pro feature)
Features
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Bring your own PDF scores to iPad. Mark fingering, turn pages with a blink or head gesture, and resume where you left off. StageMate also works on iPhone, for daily practice, lessons and performances. Read your own scores Import PDFs, images or scanned scores and organize them in folders. Read full pages, half pages or two pages side by side. Browse thumbnails or enter an original page number to jump to a page. When you return, choose to continue from your last position or start over. Keep your notes clear Write on the score, add text and music symbols, and use Apple Pencil on supported iPads. Create separate annotation versions for teacher notes, your fingering and performance markings. Switch versions and choose which one to export as an annotated PDF or image. Pick up your practice Save each score’s practice range, tempo and metronome settings. Name difficult passages so you can return to them. Keep practice recordings organized by score, with in-app playback, seeking and renaming. Import MusicXML, XML or MXL for offline playback with measure following. PDFs and images are for reading and annotation; they are not automatically converted into playable scores. Keep your hands on your instrument Turn pages with a blink, head gesture, tap or compatible Bluetooth page turner. Arrange pieces into setlists, change their order and start from a selected piece. Check your scores and page-turn action before a performance, with a tuner and metronome close at hand. Free and Pro Free includes score import, annotations and annotated export, blink and head-gesture page turning, practice-position memory and page thumbnails. Create up to 3 setlists and extract score information 5 times per month. Pro adds iCloud sync, shared-setlist creation, unlimited setlists and unlimited score information extraction. It is designed for musicians who want to sync their library across Apple devices or share setlists with others. Libraries and purchases are currently separate on iOS and Android. Camera-based page turning depends on your device, lighting and position. Try the setup guide before performing. StageMate is a reader for your own scores, not a sheet music download catalog. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SOP4 screens
StageMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StageMate at 100% against SOP's 44%. StageMate also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). SOP's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StageMate is free to download; SOP costs $0.99 up front. SOP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StageMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StageMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SOP's written reviews are positive against 100% of StageMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOP ships an update every 2 months, StageMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SOP versus StageMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOPStageMate
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStream of Praise军 王

Customer experience

SOP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative44.0%

StageMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SOP

Subscriptions2
  • SOP Premium1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • SOP Premium Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

StageMate

Subscriptions2
  • StageMate Pro$1.991 Month
  • Stagemate Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • StageMate Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SOP free?
SOP costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is StageMate free?
StageMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOP or StageMate?
StageMate is rated higher. SOP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while StageMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SOP or StageMate have ads?
Neither SOP nor StageMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOP or StageMate?
SOP ships an update every 2 months, and StageMate weekly. Most recently, SOP was updated on November 10, 2026 and StageMate on November 9, 2026.

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