LuxStage vs WS ETag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LuxStage
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No more binders, printouts and outdated versions.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/
WS ETag
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A NFC App for testing Wavesahre 2.13inch NFC-Powered e-Paper (G) and 2.9inch NFC-Powred e-Paper (G)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LuxStage at every 10 days against WS ETag's every 3 weeks. WS ETag's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LuxStage ships an update every 10 days, WS ETag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LuxStage | WS ETag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Rohde | δΌζ ζ¨ |
In-app purchases
LuxStage
No in-app purchases
WS ETag
No in-app purchases








