ArrayLog vs Stage Effects
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArrayLog
Access system data quickly from your audio reports. This tool streamlines load-in by providing a clean, easy-to-read layout of project details, sources, rigging, and angles from specific PDF types. It's designed for efficient on-site use by audio professionals.
- Fast PDF loading
- Clean layout for easy reading
- Access project details, sources, angles, rigging
- Supports Soundvision, Meyer Sound, Adamson Report PDFs
- Offline functionality
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ArrayLog gives you fast access to the system data you need on site. You load your Soundvision, Meyer Sound or Adamson Report PDF and move straight to project details, sources, rigging information and angles. You avoid slow scrolling through large PDFs. You get a clean layout that keeps the data easy to read during load-in. It’s fast, simple and built for real crew work. Useful for: • System engineers • Audio crew • Production managers • Anyone handling audio amplifiers or sound amplifiers during setup What you get: • Fast PDF loading • Clear layout • Project details, sources, angles and rigging data • Support for Soundvision, Meyer Sound and Adamson Report PDFs • Works on and offline ArrayLog is a practical tool for your audio amplifier toolbox. You get the important data without the extra friction.
Stage Effects
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Stage Effects is the all-in-one toolkit for stage lighting professionals. Import your MVR file, see your rig in full 3D, and take live control of every fixture — all from a single app. Visualise Your Rig in 3D Import any .mvr file and watch your lighting design come to life in an interactive 3D viewer. Navigate the rig, identify fixtures by tapping them, and toggle layer visibility — exactly the way your lighting console sees the world. Channel labels float above every fixture so you always know what's where. Live Art-Net & RDM Control Connect to your Art-Net network and discover every fixture in seconds. Full E1.20 RDM support means you can read and set DMX address, personality, dimmer curves, pan/tilt invert, and sensor data — without touching the lighting console. From the fixture detail screen: • Set DMX start address with wire-level readback confirmation • Switch personalities and operating modes • Set a custom device label • Identify by fixture, universe, or fixture type • Read and change dimmer curves • Monitor temperature, voltage, and other sensors • View device hours, lamp hours, and lamp state • Invert pan, tilt, or swap pan/tilt on moving heads • Reset to factory defaults or reboot Multi-node rigs are fully supported — each RDM command routes to the node that reported that fixture. Engineering Calculators Built for riggers and technicians, not just designers: • Cable Run Planner — circuits, SOCA zones, 63A distros, kVA load • Rigging load distribution and safe working loads • Truss UDL & CPL reference (Prolyte / Eurotruss) • DMX Address Calculator and DIP Switch Decoder • Power Draw Calculator — watts to amps and breaker sizing • Projector Throw Calculator — distance, screen size, lens ratio • Voltage Drop Calculator • Unit Converter — kg/lb, m/ft, lux/fc, °C/°F Prep Lists & MVR File Management Build your kit list, save MVR files to the cloud, and share them across your crew. Export cable run sheets and plans as PDF or Excel — ready for the truck pack. Download Stage Effects and spend less time on paperwork, more time making great shows. Terms of Use Link: https://stageeffects.co.za/privacy-policy/ Privacy Policy Link: https://stageeffects.co.za/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stage Effects at Free against ArrayLog's $9.99. Stage Effects also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Stage Effects is free to download; ArrayLog costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArrayLog ships an update every 2 weeks, Stage Effects every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArrayLog | Stage Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trotta Consulting ltd | CONCEPTLABS (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
ArrayLog
No in-app purchases
Stage Effects
No in-app purchases









