Comparison

StageCall vs RequestIT

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

Head to head
About

StageCall

Features
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StageCall turns your iPhone into a live song request station — built for solo performers, acoustic acts, and anyone playing live. YOUR AUDIENCE. YOUR SETLIST. YOUR CONTROL. Start a live session with one tap. Your audience scans a QR code and instantly joins from their phone — no app download needed. They can request songs, vote for their favourites, and see what you're playing in real time. FOR PERFORMERS - Manage your full song library with title, artist, key, and BPM - Build setlists and reorder songs with drag-and-drop - Mark songs as played as the night progresses - See incoming requests sorted by crowd votes - Accept requests directly into your setlist, or decline with one tap - Accept tips via Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) - Pro: Accept tips via PayPal and Venmo with zero platform fees FOR YOUR AUDIENCE - Join instantly by scanning the QR on stage — no app needed - Request any song - Vote for requests you want to hear - See what's playing right now - Tip the performer via card, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Venmo STAGECALL PRO Upgrade to unlock everything: - Unlimited song library (free: up to 30 songs) - Unlimited setlists (free: 1 setlist) - Full session history and analytics - Most-requested song tracking over time - PayPal & Venmo tipping (zero platform fees) Plans: $9.99/month or $89.99/year (save 25%) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Perfect for: singer-songwriters, acoustic guitarists, pianists, wedding bands, bar performers, and anyone who plays live. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RequestIT

Discover live music events happening near you, from local bars to larger venues. Organize your schedule, follow favorite artists and venues, and even manage bookings and sign-ups. It's your all-in-one guide to the local music scene.

Highlights
  • Find live music near you
  • See trending shows
  • Organize your schedule
  • Follow bands and venues
  • Bookings and sign-ups for musicians
  • Venue and band management
Features
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RequestIT helps you find live music happening near you — tonight, this weekend, or whenever you're ready for a night out. FIND SHOWS NEAR YOU • Near Me search shows live music within the distance you choose, based on where you actually are • See what's trending: shows other fans are planning to go to • Search by band or venue when you already know who or where you're looking for PLAN YOUR NIGHT • Mark shows as Going or Interested • My Schedule keeps your upcoming shows organized by Today, Tomorrow, and later • Add any show to your phone's calendar in one tap FOLLOW BANDS AND VENUES • Follow your favorite bands to find out where they're playing next • Follow venues to see who's on stage there soon • Browse a band's "Songs We Love to Play" list before you go FOR VENUES (FREE) • Claim your venue's page and keep your live music schedule accurate • Upload your schedule so fans nearby can find your shows • Receive booking requests from bands directly • Looking for an act? Search bands by city and available date FOR MUSICIANS • Create a free band page and list your upcoming shows, one at a time or by importing a schedule • Help fans find you and follow you from gig to gig • Request to play at a venue straight from the app • Run open mic and karaoke sign-ups • Optional song requests: if you turn them on, fans scan your QR code and pick from the songs you've chosen. You stay in control of your set, and requests are off unless you turn them on. • Free plan included; Pro removes limits on events and bands Finding shows, following bands and venues, and planning your nights is always free for fans. Whether it's a cover band at the corner bar, a jazz trio, an open mic, or a big night out, RequestIT puts the live music scene around you in one place. Also on the web at findthelivemusic.com SUBSCRIPTIONS RequestIT Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription for musicians: $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://findthelivemusic.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://findthelivemusic.com/privacy

Screenshots

StageCall4 screens
RequestIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RequestIT at every 5 days against StageCall's every 3 months. RequestIT also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StageCall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RequestIT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StageCall ships an update every 3 months, RequestIT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StageCall versus RequestIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStageCallRequestIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard GunterGene Halbrooks

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StageCall

Subscriptions2
  • StageCall Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • StageCall Pro Annual$89.991 Year
2 purchases

RequestIT

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is StageCall free?
StageCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RequestIT free?
RequestIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StageCall or RequestIT have ads?
Neither StageCall nor RequestIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StageCall or RequestIT?
StageCall ships an update every 3 months, and RequestIT every 5 days. Most recently, StageCall was updated on October 25, 2026 and RequestIT on November 9, 2026.

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