# StageTools vs WatchDog Key

StageTools and WatchDog Key are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. StageTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and WatchDog Key sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | StageTools | WatchDog Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagetools/id6760953336/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X0 Lighting Control Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886615494) | [LA Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863073729) |

## What reviewers say

### StageTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagetools/id6760953336)

A comprehensive lighting toolkit for professionals, offering network scanning, DMX inspection, fixture testing, and plot creation. Manage fixture data, files, and notes without needing a laptop, with many tools available offline.

**Highlights:** Network device scanning, DMX viewer for sACN/ArtNet, Micro console for fixture testing, Protocol detector, LTC timecode generation/reception, Curve builder, Quick plot creation, Scout notes with multimedia

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StageTools Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StageTools Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### WatchDog Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdog-key/id6763904473)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchDog Premium · Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WatchDog Premium · Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StageTools free?

StageTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WatchDog Key free?

WatchDog Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do StageTools or WatchDog Key have ads?

Neither StageTools nor WatchDog Key shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*