Comparison

Polar Go vs StageRemote for Bose PA

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

Head to head
About

Polar Go

This app enhances your audio recording experience with high-quality microphones and creator-focused controls. It allows for stereo recording, real-time effects, and seamless sharing of your creations. Ideal for musicians, filmmakers, and podcasters needing professional sound on the go.

Highlights
  • Seamless hardware connection
  • Stereo recording
  • Real-time effects control
  • Audio level monitoring
  • Video mode for simultaneous audio/video
  • Export and share recordings
Features
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Upgrade Your Audio, Anywhere The Polar Go app is the official companion for the Polar Go portable audio interface. Featuring high-quality built-in microphones, stereo recording, and creator-focused controls. Whether you’re recording music, filming content, or capturing ambient sound, the PolarGo app puts powerful features at your fingertips. Control onboard effects, monitor input levels, record directly to your device, and instantly share or export your audio. Key Features: β€’ Seamless connection with the Polar Go hardware β€’ Stereo recording using built-in or headset mics β€’ Real-time effects control and reverb adjustment β€’ Audio level monitoring with intuitive metering β€’ Video mode: record audio and video simultaneously β€’ Export and share recordings with ease Perfect for musicians, filmmakers, podcasters, and creators who need professional-quality sound on the go. Note: Requires PolarGo hardware for full functionality.

About

StageRemote for Bose PA

Features
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STAGEREMOTE β€” THE MASTER FADER YOUR BOSE SYSTEM DESERVES Performing live with a Bose L1 Pro or S1 Pro+? StageRemote is a professional Bluetooth remote control app designed for musicians who want simple, reliable control of their live sound. The essential feature? A TRUE MASTER FADER that lets you raise or lower your entire mix with one movement β€” without losing the balance between your microphone, guitar and backing tracks. Built by a working live musician, for live musicians. ONE FADER. YOUR ENTIRE MIX. You've finished your soundcheck. Your vocals, guitar and backing tracks are perfectly balanced. Then the restaurant gets quieter. Or the dance floor fills up and you need more volume. With StageRemote, simply move the Master Fader. All three channels follow while maintaining their relative balance. EVERY VENUE. READY IN SECONDS. Save channel levels and names as Scenes, named after your favorite venues. Returning to the same venue? Select your saved Scene to restore your previous settings. The Master Fader remains independent. TALK WITHOUT REVERB. Tap TALK to temporarily remove the reverb from your microphone when speaking to your audience. Tap again to restore your previous reverb setting automatically. REAL HARDWARE MUTE. NO LOST LEVELS. Mute individual channels using the speaker's native hardware mute function without changing their volume levels. Master Mute silences the entire mix. Hold-to-Mute helps protect against accidental muting. BUILT FOR THE STAGE. β€’ True Master Fader β€’ Independent channel control β€’ Save and recall venue Scenes β€’ TALK mode β€’ Native hardware MUTE β€’ Master Mute and Hold-to-Mute β€’ Large, color-coded faders β€’ Custom channel names β€’ Real-time signal and limiter indicators β€’ Automatic Bluetooth reconnection β€’ Portrait and landscape layouts β€’ No internet connection required β€’ No account or subscription COMPATIBLE BOSE SYSTEMS Bose L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32 and S1 Pro+. StageRemote communicates directly with supported speakers over Bluetooth. The app complements the official Bose application. CREATED BY A MUSICIAN. BUILT FOR THE STAGE. Performance through simplicity. Your mix. Your control. Your stage. https://stageremote.com StageRemote is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Bose Corporation.

Screenshots

Polar Go3 screens
StageRemote for Bose PA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polar Go at Free against StageRemote for Bose PA's $15.99. Polar Go also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). StageRemote for Bose PA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On 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

Polar Go is free to download; StageRemote for Bose PA costs $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polar Go ships an update every 6 months, StageRemote for Bose PA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Polar Go versus StageRemote for Bose PA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolar GoStageRemote for Bose PA
PriceFree β€” better$15.99
Positive reviews70.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackstar Amplification Ltd.DEMIR CHAKIROV

In-app purchases

None

Polar Go

No in-app purchases

None

StageRemote for Bose PA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polar Go free?
Polar Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageRemote for Bose PA free?
StageRemote for Bose PA costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polar Go or StageRemote for Bose PA have ads?
Neither Polar Go nor StageRemote for Bose PA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polar Go or StageRemote for Bose PA?
Polar Go ships an update every 6 months, and StageRemote for Bose PA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Polar Go was updated on October 2, 2026 and StageRemote for Bose PA on October 21, 2026.

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