Comparison

TakeStage vs Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer

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

Head to head
About

TakeStage

This app provides high-quality video and audio recordings during calls, specifically designed for musicians. It offers individual participant recording, remote device control, and intelligent audio features for professional results. Recordings are automatically uploaded to a cloud library for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Individual participant recording
  • Durable local recording
  • Remote device control
  • Simple roles and invites
  • Intelligent audio switching
  • Automatic cloud library
Features
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TakeStage records each take on the performer's iPhone/iPad in HD with the teacher guiding and annotating over the call. The teacher can start the recording on a countdown, change the framing, and leave notes at the exact moment in the take. A frozen call never ends up in the video, and each take is one high quality, unedited recording - the way schools and festival panels prefer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer

This tool desqueezes anamorphic photos and videos directly on your iPhone, making them ready for social media in seconds. It supports both vertical and horizontal desqueezing with various presets and custom factors, preserving EXIF data.

Highlights
  • Vertical and horizontal desqueezing
  • Import from Photo Library or Files
  • Photo batch processing
  • Preset and custom desqueeze factors
  • Before-after preview
  • EXIF data preservation
Features
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Vertiscoper is a fast, creator-focused tool that desqueezes anamorphic photos and videos directly on your iPhone, ready to post in seconds. 
Perfect for anamorphic photographers, content creators, mobile filmmakers and anyone chasing cinematic results on the go without a desktop. As a cinematographer who’s always chasing new looks and creative possibilities, I developed Vertiscoper out of my own need for a simple and fast anamorphic workflow, no matter if the lens is mounted for a vertical or in a classic horizontal setup. With today’s demand for fast, social-ready content, shooting “Vertiscope” is my go-to way to capture flexible ≈1:1 masters, ready for any format. TOP FEATURES: – desqueeze vertically or horizontally in one app – camera RAW import: DNG, Sony (ARW), Nikon (NEF), Canon (CR2/CR3), Fujifilm (RAF) and more – no DNG conversion needed – import from Photo Library, Files or straight from the Photos share sheet ("Import to Vertiscoper") – direct card reader import via Files – share desqueezed photos and videos to any app right from Vertiscoper – photo batch processing – wide range of desqueeze factor presets from 1.25× to 2.0× – custom desqueeze factor – check before-after with touch and hold on preview image – EXIF data and color profile preserved – 10-bit HDR videos keep their full dynamic range – fast hardware-accelerated video export – one-time purchase, no subscription SUPPORTED FORMATS: IMAGES JPG, TIFF, DNG, Apple ProRAW and camera RAW from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Leica and many more. If a rare RAW format isn't readable on your device, convert it to DNG, TIFF or JPEG (e.g. in Lightroom) before importing. Desqueezed RAW photos will be saved as TIFF. VIDEO H.264, H.265 and Apple ProRes are supported, including 10-bit HDR (HLG/PQ). Please convert other video formats before importing. Desqueezed videos will be saved as H.265 (HEVC) or ProRes when the source is ProRes. Need help or found a bug? If you’re experiencing an issue, have feature suggestions, or just want to share feedback, I’d love to hear from you. Please include your device model, iOS version, and a short description of what happened – that helps me improve Vertiscoper for everyone. Contact: vertiscoper@alex-zimmermann.com

Screenshots

TakeStage4 screens
Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TakeStage at Free against Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer's $2.99. TakeStage also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads 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

TakeStage is free to download; Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer costs $2.99 up front. TakeStage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TakeStage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TakeStage's written reviews are positive against 75% of Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TakeStage ships an update fortnightly, Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TakeStage versus Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakeStageVertiscoper anamorphic resizer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPopovMedia LLCAlexander Zimmermann

Customer experience

TakeStage

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TakeStage

Subscriptions1
  • Enthusiast Package Monthly$7.991 Month
None

Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TakeStage free?
TakeStage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer free?
Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TakeStage or Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer?
TakeStage is rated higher. TakeStage averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TakeStage or Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer have ads?
Neither TakeStage nor Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TakeStage or Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer?
TakeStage ships an update fortnightly, and Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer every 4 months. Most recently, TakeStage was updated on October 27, 2026 and Vertiscoper anamorphic resizer on October 30, 2026.

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