# Stage Timer vs LuxStage

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | LuxStage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robin Nap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782983860) | [Christopher Rohde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841944661) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer-event-countdown/id6739185854)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Croissant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Two Croissants | $4.99 | one-time |
| Croissant & Jam | $7.99 | one-time |
| Breakfast | $14.99 | one-time |


### LuxStage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxstage/id6760355522)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LuxStage Monatsabo | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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