Comparison

In Drones We Just vs StageFest

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

Head to head
About

In Drones We Just

This app helps musicians practice intonation with customizable drone sounds. It offers various tuning systems and allows for real-time sound generation and drone list recording. Practice seamlessly with Bluetooth pedal support for switching between drones.

Highlights
  • Drone pitch and quality control
  • Multiple tuning systems (Just Intonation, Meantones, Equal Temperament)
  • Real-time sound generation
  • Record and save drone lists
  • Bluetooth page turning pedal support
Features
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Take control of your drone pitch and quality: - Diapason (Concert A) calibration - 5-limit Just Intonation, Meantones, and Equal Temperament - Realtime generated sound, with controls over sound synthesis Practice without stopping to switch drones: - Record drone lists and save them as presets - Switch between drones with bluetooth page turning pedals (any keyboard type device) If you need a particular tuning system let me know!

About

StageFest

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StageFest is the all-in-one platform for running a music festival, from the first invitation to the last concert. Whether you organize a chamber music academy, a jazz weekend, or a multi-week masterclass course, StageFest keeps your musicians, ensembles, rooms, and schedule in sync. BUILT FOR FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS - Smart scheduling: generate a conflict-free week from your musicians, rooms, ensembles, and breaks. No more spreadsheet juggling. - Ensembles and works: group your musicians, attach their repertoire, and watch the schedule build itself. - Rooms and equipment: define every space with its piano, capacity, and availability. Track equipment per rehearsal. - Lessons and masterclasses: schedule individual lessons, masterclasses, coaching sessions, and accompaniment work alongside ensemble rehearsals. - Concert programs: order works for each concert and the schedule respects performers' time. - Broadcast announcements: keep everyone informed without the email noise. BUILT FOR MUSICIANS - Your personal schedule: see only the rehearsals and concerts you're in. - Ensemble chat: one channel per group, with all your fellow musicians and the parts they play. - Sheet music in your pocket: download your parts as PDF, ready offline. - Accommodation and travel: know where you're staying and when you're expected. - Repertoire: see what you and your teacher are preparing. DESIGNED FOR REAL FESTIVALS StageFest powers music festivals and academies across Europe, from chamber music to jazz, from weekend concerts to multi-week masterclass courses. PRIVACY-FIRST - Your festival data lives in EU-based Supabase (Frankfurt). - Contact info is shared between festival participants only if they opt in. - Block and report tools in every chat, with moderation responded to within 24 hours. - Delete your account any time, with a full 30-day cool-down, then permanent anonymization. Questions or need a hand? Reach us anytime at stagefest.app/support.

Screenshots

In Drones We Just3 screens
StageFest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StageFest at Free against In Drones We Just's $0.99. StageFest also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). In Drones We Just's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

StageFest is free to download; In Drones We Just costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

In Drones We Just ships an update every 5 weeks, StageFest every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
In Drones We Just versus StageFest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIn Drones We JustStageFest
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElijah PouliotStageSub AB

In-app purchases

None

In Drones We Just

No in-app purchases

None

StageFest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is In Drones We Just free?
In Drones We Just costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageFest free?
StageFest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do In Drones We Just or StageFest have ads?
Neither In Drones We Just nor StageFest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, In Drones We Just or StageFest?
In Drones We Just ships an update every 5 weeks, and StageFest every 4 months. Most recently, In Drones We Just was updated on October 30, 2026 and StageFest on October 28, 2026.

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