Comparison

CoilSense vs LiveTechPack Stage Plot

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

Head to head
About

CoilSense

This app provides a comprehensive reference for guitar pickup wiring, featuring a vast database of manufacturers and detailed specifications. It offers advanced wiring logic, including side-by-side comparison of different components and configurations, designed for guitar technicians and DIY builders.

Highlights
  • Extensive database of 80+ manufacturers
  • Detailed wiring codes, coil polarity, and wind direction
  • Support for various pickup types
  • Pro-grade wiring logic with component adaptation
  • Side-by-side comparison mode
  • Real-time translation and linked settings
  • iPad optimized interface
Features
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The Ultimate Reference for Guitar Technicians and DIY Builders. Whether you’re upgrading a boutique humbucker or repairing a vintage classic, CoilSense eliminates the frustration of "mystery wires." Built by a professional guitar technician with over 15 years of experience, this is the most comprehensive pickup wiring resource on the App Store. BROWSE A MASSIVE DATABASE Stop searching forums for blurry diagrams. Access a curated, searchable library of 80+ manufacturers, from global giants to boutique builders. Detailed Specs: View wiring codes, coil polarity, and wind direction for every pickup. Multi-Format Support: Covers 4-core humbuckers, single-coil shielded wires, and multi-voice active systems. Live Updates: New manufacturers are added via Firestore—no app update required. PRO-GRADE WIRING LOGIC Most diagrams assume one type of component. CoilSense adapts to your actual hardware. Alpha vs. CTS: Instantly switch between the two most common pot types. They are wired differently—CoilSense shows you exactly how. Advanced Switching: Visualize complex layouts for Coil-Splitting (Inner/Outer coil), Phase Switching, and Series/Parallel configurations. Side-By-Side Compare Mode (Pro) The industry’s first "Visual Translator" for guitar pickups. Upgrading from one brand to another? Moving a build from a budget guitar to a premium one? Compare Mode allows you to put two different manufacturers or component types side-by-side to see exactly how the wiring changes. Real-Time Translation: Compare a Seymour Duncan to a Bare Knuckle instantly. No more cross-referencing static charts or manual note-taking. The "Link" Feature: Keep your settings in sync. Change the wiring to "Series/Parallel" on one side, and the other side updates automatically to show you the equivalent layout for the second manufacturer. The "Override" Logic: Turn off the Link to compare hardware variations. Want to see how an Alpha Pot layout differs from a CTS Pot layout for the exact same pickup? Simply override the link and toggle the hardware on one side. iPad Optimized: On the iPad, Compare Mode utilizes the full screen width to give you a massive, clear view of both schematics—perfect for having your device on the workbench while you solder. DESIGNED FOR THE WORKBENCH iPad Optimized: A unified notes field and side-by-side Compare Mode take full advantage of the larger screen. No Subscription Fatigue: Get lifetime access to the full suite of features with a one-time Pro purchase. CoilSense: Accuracy you can trust, right at your soldering station.

About

LiveTechPack Stage Plot

Create comprehensive tech riders and stage plots for bands and venues. Manage all technical details, from PA systems to backline, ensuring all information stays synchronized. Export clean PDFs, editable documents, and images for seamless communication with promoters and touring teams.

Highlights
  • Create tech riders and stage plots
  • 45+ PA, monitor, backline, mic, DI, power, and musician symbols
  • Synchronized input lists, FOH channel lists, and monitor requirements
  • Preflight checks for missing information
  • Exportable PDF, DOCX, CSV, and PNG formats
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time Pro unlock for advanced features
Features
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LiveTechPack Stage Plot helps bands, sound engineers, stage managers and venues create complete tech riders in minutes. Build a stage plot with 45+ PA, monitor, backline, mic, DI, power and musician symbols. Add items once and keep the stage plot, input list, FOH channel list, monitor requirements, backline, power drops and notes aligned. Preflight checks catch missing contacts, unplaced sources, duplicate channels, incomplete monitor mixes and backline gaps before export. Send clean PDF tech packs, one-page stage plots, editable DOCX riders, CSV input lists or PNG images to venues, promoters, festivals and touring teams. Works offline with no account required. Pro is a one-time unlock for unlimited tech packs, watermark-free export, the full icon library, print mode, templates, CSV/PNG export and iCloud sync.

Screenshots

CoilSense3 screens
LiveTechPack Stage Plot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveTechPack Stage Plot at Free against CoilSense's $9.99. CoilSense's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LiveTechPack Stage Plot is free to download; CoilSense costs $9.99 up front. LiveTechPack Stage Plot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoilSense asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CoilSense versus LiveTechPack Stage Plot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoilSenseLiveTechPack Stage Plot
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinity Guitar Works万军 龙

Customer experience

CoilSense

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LiveTechPack Stage Plot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CoilSense

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LiveTechPack Stage Plot

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is CoilSense free?
CoilSense costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveTechPack Stage Plot free?
LiveTechPack Stage Plot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoilSense or LiveTechPack Stage Plot have ads?
Neither CoilSense nor LiveTechPack Stage Plot shows ads.

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