Comparison

CL StageMix vs SoundScope VR

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

Head to head
About

CL StageMix

This application allows engineers to remotely control Yamaha CL digital mixing consoles from an iPad. It enables adjustments to monitor mixes directly from the stage, improving efficiency during setup.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Yamaha CL digital mixing consoles
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Adjust monitor mixes from stage
  • Direct control of mix parameters
  • Expandable features for wider remote control
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StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha CL digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions.

About

SoundScope VR

This app provides advanced audio spectrum analysis using high-resolution FFT algorithms. It allows users to overlay audio data onto a live camera feed, capture sound events, and save analyses as videos. Enhance your understanding of environmental sounds with detailed visual representations.

Highlights
  • High-resolution FFT audio analysis
  • Overlay analysis on live camera feed
  • Save analysis as video
  • Multiple RTA and Spectrograph modes
  • Adjustable smoothing and decay algorithms
  • Zoomable frequency and dB scales
  • Real-time Spectrograph history
Features
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SoundScope VR for iOS is a full-featured audio spectrum analyzer. It provides advanced audio analysis using the latest FFT-based high-resolution algorithms and tools for detailed and precise audio analysis. SoundScope VR allows you to overlay the audio analysis data over a real-time view of your surroundings, to capture what is causing the sound that you are analyzing. This analysis can be saved as a video on your device. If you need a two-channel FFT for your iOS device, check out Transfer Function, a module in our AudioTools app. SoundScope is based on our proprietary algorithms, techniques, and features. Now, you can have the sophisticated analysis of SoundScope VR on the iPhone platform. The single-channel audio analyzer includes these features: RTA Bar graph, RTA Line graph, RTA Bar & FFT graph, Spectrograph, and VR analysis of environmental sound. A variety of smoothing and averaging algorithms are available, including log, lin, Octave, 1/3rd, 1/6th, 1/12th, 1/24th and 1/48th Octave modes. The decay modes include None, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 averages, and exponential 1-10 second custom decay settings, as well as Infinite, Fast, and Slow. The frequency scale can be zoomed down to a single octave, and the dB scale can be zoomed down to 1dB resolution. Double-tap the screen to return to full frequency response, and to auto-scale the dB scale. Real-time Spectrograph history is saved, just swipe to see sound events that have scrolled off the screen. Other features include high-contrast mode, variable Spectrograph speed, vertical or horizontal running Spectrograph, Difference mode, Peak Tracking, and FFT Windowing. New features include the ability to replace the background with a live video camera feed, and also do screen recording to capture a record the sound levels and also what is happening physically in the space. This is next-level VR audio analysis. All of the standard AudioTools features, such as Save / Recall and the Generator Panel are available. All settings are automatically saved and restored the next time that you run the app. On iPad and larger iPhones, split graph mode is available, so that you can put any two graphs on the screen at the same time. Check out the screenshots to see if your device supports them. SoundScope RTA Spectrum works great with the built-in iOS device microphone, as we have proprietary microphone compensation and calibration database derived for every iOS device. To upgrade to full professional results, use our iTestMic, or iAudioInterface2 with any test & measurement microphone. Also see our other great audio test and measurement apps including AudioTools.

Screenshots

SoundScope VR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CL StageMix at Free against SoundScope VR's $24.99. CL StageMix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SoundScope VR's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 30%) and rating (3.9 vs 3.6). On ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CL StageMix is free to download; SoundScope VR costs $24.99 up front. SoundScope VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CL StageMix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundScope VR holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CL StageMix's written reviews are positive against 63% of SoundScope VR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CL StageMix versus SoundScope VR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCL StageMixSoundScope VR
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating3.6 (12 ratings)3.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaAndrew Smith

Customer experience

CL StageMix

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative30.0%

SoundScope VR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

CL StageMix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundScope VR

One-time1
  • Reference Curves Option$14.99

Questions

Is CL StageMix free?
CL StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundScope VR free?
SoundScope VR costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CL StageMix or SoundScope VR?
SoundScope VR is rated higher. CL StageMix averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SoundScope VR averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do CL StageMix or SoundScope VR have ads?
Neither CL StageMix nor SoundScope VR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CL StageMix or SoundScope VR?
CL StageMix ships an update every 4 months, and SoundScope VR every 4 months. Most recently, CL StageMix was updated on July 17, 2026 and SoundScope VR on September 21, 2026.

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