StrictlyNews vs Stagebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StrictlyNews
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StrictlyNews β Your Ultimate Companion to Strictly Come Dancing! For everything Strictly Come Dancing! With StrictlyNews, youβre always in sync with the latest Strictly news and real-time updates on your favourite dancing pairs. Get ready to experience a whole new way to follow the competition, directly from the palm of your hand! Whatβs Inside? * Exclusive News β Stay in the loop with daily updates and insider scoops. From behind-the-scenes drama to judge reactions and voting stats, youβll never miss a moment! * Live Scores and Leaderboards β See real-time scores, ranks, and viewer stats each week. Track your favorites, analyze past performances, and see how each dancerβs journey unfolds. * Weekly Schedules & Events β Keep up with upcoming episodes, results shows, and special Strictly events so youβre always prepared for the next big performance. * Articles & content β Discover curated articles and video highlights. Get content that goes beyond what you see on the show! Built by fans, for fans, our app combines the latest news with all the features you need to stay in tune with the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. Perfect for die-hard Strictly followers and new fans alike! Download StrictlyNews today and step into the dance floor like never before! The free version of StrictlyNews allows you to download the latest news every 6 hours, subscribe to get the latest news anytime as it updates every 15 minutes You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. β’ Auto-renewable subscription β’ 1 month (Β£1.99) with 2 week free trial, at the end of the 2 week free trial you will automatically be charged Β£1.99 a month until you cancel your subscription. β’ 12 month (Β£17.99) 24% discount. This subscription is auto renewing and billed annually until cancelled. β’ Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase β’ Privacy policy can be found here: http://www.moonboom.co.uk/resources/StrictlyNewsPrivacy.pdf β’ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Stagebook
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Live comedy booking, without the chaos. Find gigs, apply to spots in seconds, and track every booking in one place. Stagebook is the home of live comedy. Whether you are a comedian chasing stage time or a promoter building a lineup, it puts the whole process in your pocket. Join 13,000+ comedians around the world. FOR COMEDIANS - Browse open mics and paid gigs near you - Apply to spots in a single tap and track every application - Manage your bookings, set times, and running order - Build a performer profile with photos, videos, and credits - Get push notifications the moment a booker replies FOR PROMOTERS AND BOOKERS - Post a gig in 2 minutes and local comedians get notified automatically - Applications come in with video clips attached, so you can watch before you book - Build your lineup visually and lock your running order - Invite your regular acts directly, or open spots to new talent - Create free application forms and call sheets, and message acts in-app - Keep a contact book of comedians you have worked with FOR FANS - Discover comedy shows happening near you - Watch clips and follow your favourite comedians WHY STAGEBOOK - Fast sign-in with Apple, Google, Facebook, or email - Face ID / Touch ID to stay signed in securely - Real-time push for applications, bookings, and messages - Built for the live comedy scene worldwide Download Stagebook and spend less time chasing gigs and more time on stage. Questions? Email support@opencomedy.com Privacy policy: https://app.stagebook.com/privacy Terms: https://app.stagebook.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stagebook at none against StrictlyNews's 2. Stagebook also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StrictlyNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stagebook asks for nothing beyond the download.
StrictlyNews ships an update every 3 weeks, Stagebook every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StrictlyNews | Stagebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Moonboom Limited | James Ready |
In-app purchases
StrictlyNews
- Full StrictlyNews Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Full StrictlyNews Access$19.991 Year
Stagebook
No in-app purchases
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