Comparison

Stage Timer vs LuxStage

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

Head to head
About

Stage Timer

Features
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Stay organized, stay on time, and never miss a cue with Stage Timerβ€”the ultimate countdown timer and schedule tracker designed for stage performers, event professionals, and anyone who needs to manage their time efficiently. Key Features: β€’ Real-Time Countdown: See exactly how much time is left in your current meeting, performance, or event. β€’ Next Event Overview: Always be prepared with a clear view of what’s coming up next. β€’ Room Availability Display: Place Stage Timer outside your meeting room to show when it will be available again. β€’ Calendar Integration: Sync seamlessly with your existing calendar to keep everything in one place. β€’ Customizable Alerts: Set reminders to ensure you stay on track and wrap up on time. β€’ Intuitive Design: A sleek, minimalist interface designed for focus during live events, meetings, or presentations.

About

LuxStage

Features
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No more binders, printouts and outdated versions. LuxStage is the app for theatre lighting crews: setup, focus notes and console control in one place, for the whole team and in real time. Everything tied to the channel number Pick a channel: note, gel, photos and position (FOH boom, truss, bar) are right there. The fixture comes on right away. Rig made visible The drawing shows what hangs where. Photos record how a fixture was focused. Import your channels from an ETC Eos export. One account, one status for everyone The app connects to your LuxStage server. Write your documentation and drawings comfortably on a computer in the web app. On the move, everything is in the app, including photos and check-offs. Everyone on the team sees the same status instantly. Focusing as a team Check off focused fixtures. Everyone sees the current status at once and can tell other departments how long it will take. Your ETC console in your hand Control your console straight from the app: run cues, check channels, operate moving lights. You don't need a second device or a second app for it. LuxStage is an independent product and is not made by ETC. Compatible with ETC consoles via OSC. Console control also works without an account. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stage Timer4 screens
LuxStage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stage Timer at 18.1 against LuxStage's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

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

Both are free to download. Stage Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and LuxStage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Stage Timer versus LuxStage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage TimerLuxStage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.1 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobin NapChristopher Rohde

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stage Timer

One-time4
  • Small Croissant$2.99
  • Two Croissants$4.99
  • Croissant & Jam$7.99
Show 1 more
  • Breakfast$14.99
1 purchases

LuxStage

Subscriptions1
  • LuxStage Monatsabo14 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Stage Timer free?
Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LuxStage free?
LuxStage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stage Timer or LuxStage have ads?
Neither Stage Timer nor LuxStage shows ads.

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