# PatchPal vs StageTools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchPal at none against StageTools's 2. PatchPal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StageTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PatchPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchPal | StageTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagetools/id6760953336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Hurrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709784175) | [X0 Lighting Control Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886615494) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchpal-lighting-tool/id6468351720)

**In-app purchases:** none


### StageTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagetools/id6760953336)

A comprehensive lighting toolkit for professionals, offering network scanning, DMX inspection, fixture testing, and plot creation. Manage fixture data, files, and notes without needing a laptop, with many tools available offline.

**Highlights:** Network device scanning, DMX viewer for sACN/ArtNet, Micro console for fixture testing, Protocol detector, LTC timecode generation/reception, Curve builder, Quick plot creation, Scout notes with multimedia

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StageTools Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StageTools Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchPal free?

PatchPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StageTools free?

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

### Do PatchPal or StageTools have ads?

Neither PatchPal nor StageTools shows ads.

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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.*