Comparison

HelloBand vs StageCall

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

Head to head
About

HelloBand

This app helps performers manage fan engagement and their music business through a customizable landing page accessible via a QR code. Artists can receive instant messages, digital tips, and build an email list, all while tracking fan interactions.

Highlights
  • QR code fan engagement
  • Customizable landing pages
  • Instant fan messaging
  • Digital tipping
  • Email list building
  • Gig promotion
  • Performance analytics
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HelloBand is a fan engagement app designed to help performers manage their music business all in one app! With a valid HelloBand user account, this app will be your control center to create and manage your HelloBand Landing Page. Our “One Scan Does it All” method makes it easy for an artist to build, manage and communicate with a fan database. Your unique HelloBand QR code gets generated and is used on all your marketing materials. Once a potential fan sees your QR code at a live show, they scan it with their mobile device, then their phone’s browser will open to your landing page. They immediately will have access to “All things you” on your custom programmable landing page that they will see instantly, all without having to download an app, or sign up for anything. HelloBand Features: INSTANT MESSAGE “HELLO” FEATURE Fans can scan your QR code, press the Say Hello button and message you instantly on stage! They can say hello, request a song from your in-app songlist, ask for a birthday shout-out, or even just tell you how cool you are. No need to advertise your cell number for texting, or advertising your email address for messaging. No need to promote a social media messaging app, that is tracking your every detail. Our HelloBand Say hello feature is a direct-to-you private message that you receive instantly on your device that you have on-stage. TIPS With fewer people carrying cash, and the younger generations using their hand-held devices for almost everything, HelloBand makes it simple to receive digital tips via whatever digital cash provider you use. Venmo, CashApp, PayPal… what ever digital payment provider you already use, your fans will see and have a choice to use it, even all of them if you use multiple providers. Your TIPS go right to you – Instantly! No middleman here. FOLLOW The follow feature makes it easy for a fan to join your email list. It asks for their First Name, email address and zip code. You can manage this list in your app, and even export it as csv file to your current email manager. SPOTLIGHT Create a unique tile for your landing page that directs fans to where you want. Choose an icon, color it, give it a name, tagline and URL and your fan will be directed right to it with a simple click. Promote your merch store, EPK, endorsed products, your favorite charity and so many more options! SOCIALS Fans can see and link to whatever social sites you allow on the landing page. Facebook? Instagram? Twitter? They will see them all if you choose. GIGS Your fans can see a list of all your upcoming gigs with date, time, venue name and address, and any special notes about the show. STATS See the daily totals of how many people visited your landing page, and what they took interest in and clicked through to. All clicks are tracked including individual digital payment sites, social media sites, and even your own custom spotlights! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS The Standard Plan provides you access to all of the HelloBand features listed above as well as hosting of your custom Landing Page, accessible to fans via a custom QR Code. Your subscription will automatically renew monthly or annually, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy - https://helloband.io/privacy Terms of Use - https://helloband.io/terms Thanks for using HelloBand! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at support@helloband.io.

About

StageCall

Features
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StageCall turns your iPhone into a live song request station — built for solo performers, acoustic acts, and anyone playing live. YOUR AUDIENCE. YOUR SETLIST. YOUR CONTROL. Start a live session with one tap. Your audience scans a QR code and instantly joins from their phone — no app download needed. They can request songs, vote for their favourites, and see what you're playing in real time. FOR PERFORMERS - Manage your full song library with title, artist, key, and BPM - Build setlists and reorder songs with drag-and-drop - Mark songs as played as the night progresses - See incoming requests sorted by crowd votes - Accept requests directly into your setlist, or decline with one tap - Accept tips via Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) - Pro: Accept tips via PayPal and Venmo with zero platform fees FOR YOUR AUDIENCE - Join instantly by scanning the QR on stage — no app needed - Request any song - Vote for requests you want to hear - See what's playing right now - Tip the performer via card, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Venmo STAGECALL PRO Upgrade to unlock everything: - Unlimited song library (free: up to 30 songs) - Unlimited setlists (free: 1 setlist) - Full session history and analytics - Most-requested song tracking over time - PayPal & Venmo tipping (zero platform fees) Plans: $9.99/month or $89.99/year (save 25%) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Perfect for: singer-songwriters, acoustic guitarists, pianists, wedding bands, bar performers, and anyone who plays live. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HelloBand4 screens
StageCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HelloBand at 15.6 against StageCall's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. HelloBand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and StageCall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloBand ships an update every 2 months, StageCall every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HelloBand versus StageCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloBandStageCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam EdmondsonRichard Gunter

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HelloBand

Subscriptions2
  • Standard14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Standard (17% off)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

StageCall

Subscriptions2
  • StageCall Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • StageCall Pro Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is HelloBand free?
HelloBand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StageCall free?
StageCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HelloBand or StageCall have ads?
Neither HelloBand nor StageCall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloBand or StageCall?
HelloBand ships an update every 2 months, and StageCall every 3 months. Most recently, HelloBand was updated on October 6, 2026 and StageCall on October 14, 2026.

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