Comparison

audioCue3 vs Stage

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

Head to head
About

audioCue3

Features
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audioCue – Backing Tracks player, Timed Lyrics Scroller audioCue is built for solo performers and duos who use backing tracks live. Free to download. The free version gives you full access for 1 hour per day β€” no feature limits. Built by a working musician, audioCue is designed to feel obvious. Load your track. Add your lyrics. Press play. Core Features β€’ Backing Track Player – Run MP3 or WAV files with rock-solid stability. β€’ Timed, Auto-Scrolling Lyrics – Keep lyrics locked to your song so you never lose your place. β€’ Built-In Drum Sequencer – Create custom drum tracks for practice or performance. β€’ Fast Playlist Builder – Organise full setlists in seconds. β€’ Instant Lyrics Search – Find and import lyrics directly inside the app. β€’ Track Export – Export single or multiple tracks when needed. β€’ Backups – Keep your songs and setlists safe. β€’ Multi-Device Support – Use audioCue across your supported devices. audioCue is made for real gigs. No complicated setup. No learning curve. Just your tracks, your lyrics, and a system that works the way you expect. Whether you’re rehearsing at home or playing live, audioCue keeps everything in one place so you can focus on the performance. Download audioCue and have your first song running in minutes. End User Licence Agreement: https://audiocue.co.uk/legal/EULA

About

Stage

Features
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Stage Performer is built for musicians, bands, worship teams, DJs and live performers who need reliable show control on stage. Create song libraries, organise setlists and books, add scrolling lyrics, attach backing tracks and prepare MIDI cues for foot pedals and connected gear. In performance mode, Stage Performer keeps the live screen focused on the current song so you can move through a show without digging through menus. For bands and crews, Live Beam lets another device join a performance session and follow the current song and lyrics. Lighting tools support DMX scene and timeline preparation for performers who want their show cues in the same place as their music. Stage Performer Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription with a free trial where offered. Subscriptions are managed through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

audioCue34 screens
Stage4 screens

Verdict

The call

audioCue3 and Stage are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. audioCue3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

audioCue3 ships an update weekly, Stage every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
audioCue3 versus Stage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraudioCue3Stage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size107 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarry MitchellNathan Gribble

In-app purchases

3 purchases

audioCue3

Subscriptions3
  • monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • 6 monthly subscription$24.996 Months
  • yearly subscription$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Stage

Subscriptions1
  • Stage Performer Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is audioCue3 free?
audioCue3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stage free?
Stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do audioCue3 or Stage have ads?
Neither audioCue3 nor Stage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, audioCue3 or Stage?
audioCue3 ships an update weekly, and Stage every 5 days. Most recently, audioCue3 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stage on October 12, 2026.

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