Comparison

Jamulus vs Stage Traxx 4

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

Head to head
About

Jamulus

Connect with musicians worldwide for real-time, low-latency online jamming, rehearsals, and performances. Compatible with desktop versions, it enables bands, choirs, and individuals to play together seamlessly over the internet, regardless of location.

Highlights
  • Real-time online jamming
  • Low-latency sound
  • Remote rehearsals
  • Global musician connection
  • High-quality audio
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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This is the official Jamulus App for iPad and iPhone compatible with Jamulus on your desktop. You should use wired headphones and a stable internet connection for good performance. For best performance, a wired audio interface and a wired internet connection or stable 5G cellular is highly recommended! Jamulus lets you play, rehearse, or jam with your friends, your band, or anyone you find online. Play together remotely in time with high quality, low-latency sound on a normal internet connection. All over the world Jamulus allows choirs to rehearse and rock bands to play. Jamulus brings folk and classical musicians together. It’s being used for remote music lessons, in schools and universities, in private and in public — all in real time on the Internet, as if you were there in person.

About

Stage Traxx 4

This app provides musicians with a professional solution for live performances, offering multitrack playback, dynamic song arrangement, and MIDI automation. It displays lyrics and chords with time-coded scrolling, and allows for band-wide synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • Multitrack playback (up to 32 tracks)
  • Lyrics and chords with time-coded scrolling
  • Dynamic song arrangement
  • MIDI automation and synchronization
  • Band-wide network sync
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Take full control of your live show with Stage Traxx 4, the professional-grade solution for backing tracks, lyrics, and MIDI automation. Whether you are a solo acoustic artist or part of a high-end touring production, Stage Traxx 4 is designed to make your performance seamless, reliable, and dynamic. WHY MUSICIANS LOVE STAGE TRAXX: MULTITRACK MASTERY Run up to 32 tracks per song with independent volume, pan, and EQ. Route your stems to 16 different output buses and enhance your sound with AUv3 plugin support. LYRICS & CHORDS THAT FLOW Display crystal-clear lyrics and chords with automatic, time-coded scrolling. Use simplified markdown for beautiful formatting and transpose chords on the fly. DYNAMIC SONG REARRANGING Don't be tied to a fixed arrangement. Define audio regions (Intro, Verse, Chorus) and rearrange your song in real-time. Loop a chorus for a sing-along or skip a bridge with a single tap or MIDI command. MIDI POWERHOUSE Automate your entire rig. Embed MIDI commands directly into your lyrics to switch guitar patches, trigger lighting cues, or sync external hardware via MIDI Timecode and MIDI Clock. BAND-WIDE SYNC Keep the whole stage in sync with Network Sessions. Let your band members follow your lyrics and playback state on their own devices, or use a remote device to control the host from the front of the stage. ROCK-SOLID RELIABILITY Built for the stage with safety features like double-tap protection for play/stop and a dedicated failover signal for professional redundant setups. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE: • Multitrack playback (up to 32 tracks) • Advanced Mixer with 4-band EQ and AUv3 support • PDF & Text-based lyrics with annotations • Intelligent Autoscroll (Constant speed or LRC-style) • Comprehensive MIDI control (Send/Receive/Sync) • iCloud Sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac • Powerful Playlist & Library management • External screen support for lyrics or sheet music • Network Sessions for host/client synchronization TRY STAGE TRAXX FOR FREE: Stage Traxx 4 is free to download and explore. The free version has the following limits: • Create up to 6 songs • Backup restoration is disabled • Network Session Hosting is disabled • iCloud Sync is disabled Unlock full functionality and remove all limits via a one-time In-App Purchase. Discounted and free upgrade paths are available for existing Stage Traxx 3 users. Stop worrying about your tech and start focusing on your performance. Download Stage Traxx 4 today and elevate your stage presence!

Screenshots

Jamulus2 screens
Stage Traxx 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jamulus at none against Stage Traxx 4's 3. Jamulus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Stage Traxx 4's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Stage Traxx 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Jamulus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jamulus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Traxx 4 has 326 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jamulus ships an update monthly, Stage Traxx 4 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Jamulus versus Stage Traxx 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJamulusStage Traxx 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (326 ratings)
Positive reviews—91.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1326 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan ChungPeter Dikant

Customer experience

Jamulus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stage Traxx 4

All ratings326 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

Jamulus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stage Traxx 4

One-time3
  • Grace Period UpgradeFree
  • Upgrade from Stage Traxx 3$14.99
  • Unlock Stage Traxx 4$29.99

Questions

Is Jamulus free?
Jamulus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stage Traxx 4 free?
Stage Traxx 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jamulus or Stage Traxx 4?
Jamulus is rated higher. Jamulus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stage Traxx 4 averages 4.8 from 326 ratings.
Do Jamulus or Stage Traxx 4 have ads?
Neither Jamulus nor Stage Traxx 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jamulus or Stage Traxx 4?
Jamulus ships an update monthly, and Stage Traxx 4 every 10 days. Most recently, Jamulus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stage Traxx 4 on October 17, 2026.

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