Comparison

Smaart RTA vs ProRider Stage Plot Designer

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

Head to head
About

Smaart RTA

Analyze audio in real time with professional-grade tools. Visualize frequency content, manage feedback, and monitor sound pressure levels with precision and ease, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Professional RTA graph with averaging options
  • Spectrograph for feedback and frequency management
  • SPL meter with A & C weighting
  • Adjustable RTA graph settings
  • Plot calibrated levels
  • Target curves
Currently charting
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Professionals and enthusiasts alike can now access Smaart’s Real Time Analyzer, beautifully rendered Spectrograph, and crystal clear SPL meter without needing to set up a dedicated personal computer to run a desktop version of Smaart*. Smaart RTA is capable of the same accuracy, precision, and ease of use enjoyed by live sound engineers and FOH professionals across the world using the same underlying algorithms as its desktop siblings*, trusted by sound engineers to deliver accurate and actionable data in real time. *PLEASE READ Smaart RTA creates single channel measurements only. It does not support the dual channel transfer function measurements or impulse response measurements used for system alignment and optimization, including time alignment. -- SMAART RTA INCLUDES -- -PROFESSIONAL STANDARD RTA (REAL TIME ANALYZER) GRAPH- The RTA display helps engineers ensure an audio mix or playback balance aligns with the desired tonal response for a specific artist, performance, or specification – providing real-time analysis of frequency content and confidence that you are hearing what you are seeing. Features include: Fast, Slow, None averaging options for graph response ballistics. 1/48, 1/24, 1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 1oct Banding for precision frequency resolution. 1/3 octave x-axis frequency scale for intuitively identifying center frequencies and trends. -BEATIFULLY RENDERED SPECTROGRAPH- The Spectrograph is essential for managing and controlling feedback and identifying problem frequencies, allowing engineers to quickly visualize and address potential issues before they interfere with a performance. Features include: Adjustable dynamic thresholds to customize the amplitude levels represented by the spectrograph. 1000 slices in history, allowing you to ‘rewind’ the display to view events that already happened. Intuitive color palette to represent amplitude level (dark to bright, quiet to loud). -CLEAR SPL DISPLAY WITH DB LEVEL METER- The SPL view helps you ensure audio levels remain consistent from one show to the next or check levels for uniformity across various locations within a venue. Features include: Standard SPL metrics of A & C weighting, with fast and slow response times. NIOSH and OSHA exposure percentages correspond with nationally accepted U.S. recommendations and occupational health and safety guidelines. Large Level Meter display for distant viewing. The default settings for all functions in Smaart RTA mirror those in the desktop version of Smaart v9’s real time single channel measurements. -- ADDITIONAL SMAART RTA PRO FEATURES -- Smaart RTA Pro includes the functionality of Smaart RTA and unlocks all settings and advanced features, including: Adjustable RTA Graph Settings (frequency scaling, bars/lines, line thickness, grid interval, etc) Plot Calibrated Levels to view the RTA graph relative to SPL, rather than Full Scale level only. Target Curves (Cinema X Curves included, or import your own). Capture and store RTA data traces, allowing you to compare multiple responses across different locations or venues. Average multiple stored RTA data traces to view a spatially averaged frequency response. Adjustable RTA graph Y-offsets to apply a visual dB offset to live or captured data. Import/Export RTA files (.srf) to and from Smaart desktop. Additional SPL Traffic Light display for staying within venue SPL Limits. Internal and external microphone calibration for SPL. Due to Apple's distribution policies, free trials require a subscription selection. If you would like to try Smaart RTA before you buy, start with a subscription, then cancel it to avoid billing. Smaart RTA is $1.99p/m, $19.99p/y, or $59.99 Lifetime Smaart RTA Pro is $4.99p/m, $49.99p/y or $149 Lifetime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rationalacoustics.com/pages/smaart-mobile-apps-privacy-policy-terms-condtions

About

ProRider Stage Plot Designer

Design detailed stage plots and tech riders for your performances. Collaborate with bandmates and sound engineers, specifying equipment needs for seamless setup. Export your finalized riders as customizable PDFs for easy sharing and printing.

Highlights
  • Create detailed stage plots
  • Library of instruments and equipment icons
  • Rotate and resize icons
  • Specify equipment provision (band vs. venue)
  • Collaborative project editing
  • Automatic project syncing
  • Exportable PDF riders
Features
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ProRider is the ultimate app for designing stage plots and tech riders. Align your performance vision between band mates, sound engineers, and stage crew. ProRider allows you to build beautiful stage plots with a colorful library of instruments, microphones, monitors, and more. Every icon can be rotated and resized, so your plot can be crafted to your heart's content. Specify whether equipment is provided by the band or by the venue to keep a running list of everything the venue needs to provide to have your best possible performance. Share projects with your band and effortlessly collaborate on stage layout, accessory requirements, channel layouts, and more. All projects are automatically synced between devices and between collaborators. Finished your rider? Export it as a beautiful, customizable PDF that can be printed and shared! ProRider enables you to: -Collaborate in realtime on stage plots and tech riders -Sync projects across devices -Customize and export beautiful PDFs -Upload custom icons -Scale, rotate, flip, hide, lock, and label icons from our extensive icon library Terms of Use: https://prorider.app/terms

Screenshots

Smaart RTA4 screens
ProRider Stage Plot Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProRider Stage Plot Designer at 100% against Smaart RTA's 41%. ProRider Stage Plot Designer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smaart RTA's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 8) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Smaart RTA sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ProRider Stage Plot Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProRider Stage Plot Designer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smaart RTA has 497 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Smaart RTA's written reviews are positive against 100% of ProRider Stage Plot Designer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smaart RTA ships an update every 2 months, ProRider Stage Plot Designer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Smaart RTA versus ProRider Stage Plot Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmaart RTAProRider Stage Plot Designer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (497 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings497 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRational Acoustics LLCAlexander Yanez

Customer experience

Smaart RTA

All ratings429 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative43.8%

ProRider Stage Plot Designer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Smaart RTA

Subscriptions4
  • Smaart RTA - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Smaart RTA Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Smaart RTA - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Smaart RTA Pro - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Smaart RTA - Lifetime$59.99
  • Smaart RTA Pro - Lifetime$149.99
3 purchases

ProRider Stage Plot Designer

Subscriptions2
  • ProRider Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ProRider Yearly$70.001 Year
One-time1
  • ProRider Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Smaart RTA free?
Smaart RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProRider Stage Plot Designer free?
ProRider Stage Plot Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smaart RTA or ProRider Stage Plot Designer?
ProRider Stage Plot Designer is rated higher. Smaart RTA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while ProRider Stage Plot Designer averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Smaart RTA or ProRider Stage Plot Designer have ads?
Neither Smaart RTA nor ProRider Stage Plot Designer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smaart RTA or ProRider Stage Plot Designer?
Smaart RTA ships an update every 2 months, and ProRider Stage Plot Designer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smaart RTA was updated on October 30, 2026 and ProRider Stage Plot Designer on October 24, 2026.

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