CueDeck vs StageTracker Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CueDeck
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Ditch the complex DAWs and expensive monthly subscriptions. CueDeck is the ultimate backing track and click player designed specifically for the stage. Built for gigging musicians, worship leaders, drummers, and music directors, CueDeck gives you the power of a professional multi-track audio engine in a simple interface. Just load your stems, map your MIDI pedal, and hit play. THE CUEDECK ADVANTAGE: No subscriptions. No renting your software. You can use CueDeck for free to build and play up to 3-song setlists with absolutely zero feature restrictions. Ready to run a full-length show? Unlock CueDeck Pro for a one-time purchase and own it forever on both iPad and Mac. PRO-LEVEL AUDIO ROUTING Connecting a USB audio interface? CueDeck automatically separates your mix. Send your stereo backing tracks to the Front of House (Outputs 1 & 2), and route your Click and Guide tracks exclusively to your bandβs in-ear monitors (Outputs 3 & 4). ROCK-SOLID CUSTOM AUDIO ENGINE Under the hood, CueDeck is powered by a custom C++ audio engine designed for zero-latency, sample-accurate playback. Transients fire perfectly on the grid, ensuring your bandβs metronome never drifts. PITCH SHIFTING Need to drop a song down a half-step? CueDeckβs high-quality phase vocoder allows you to change the key of your tracks on the fly. Best of all, the engine safely isolates your Click and Guide tracksβso your metronome stays punchy and your cue voice never sounds like a chipmunk. SMART AMBIENT DRONE PADS Fill the dead air between songs. CueDeck features built-in, studio-quality ambient pads that automatically map to the key of your current song. Crossfade pads seamlessly between tracks to keep the atmosphere alive. HANDS-FREE MIDI CONTROL Keep your hands on your instrument. CueDeck features a custom MIDI learn engine. Simply plug in any standard Bluetooth page-turner or MIDI foot switch, tap "Learn," and map your pedals to Play, Stop, Next, and Previous. EFFORTLESS IMPORTING Getting your tracks into CueDeck is brilliantly simple. Just ZIP your uncompressed .WAV stems and name the file (e.g., "Song Title [Key-BPM-TimeSig].zip"). CueDeck automatically extracts the metadata and builds the song for you. β’ Import via the Files app (iCloud/Dropbox). β’ Connect directly to your home NAS server via SMB. β’ Use the built-in Wi-Fi Server to drag and drop tracks from your computerβs web browser straight to your iPad. FEATURES AT A GLANCE: β’ True multi-stem mixing with individual volume, pan, mute, and solo. β’ Automatic routing for FOH vs. In-Ear Monitors. β’ Built-in dynamic metronome with 8th/16th subdivisions and shaker rhythms. β’ Real-time Pitch shifting. β’ Drone Pads tied to song keys. β’ Setlist manager with seamless Auto-Play or Cue-Only modes. β’ "Pad Crossfade" transitions between songs. β’ Full-screen "Stage Mode" interface prevents sleep and distractions. β’ Universal Purchase: Unlock once, use on iPadOS and macOS. Download CueDeck today, load up your tracks, and take control of your live show.
StageTracker Mobile
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MULTI-TRACK AUDIO StageTracker β The All-in-One Live Performance App StageTracker turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a powerful stage companion. Manage your entire show from one place: songs, setlists, lyrics, backing tracks, video clips, MIDI, and click β all perfectly synchronized. AUDIO PLAYBACK Load multiple audio tracks per song with independent volume, pan, and effects. Route audio to different output channels with professional multi-channel interfaces like the RME Babyface Pro FS. Adjust pitch and speed in real time without compromising quality. VIDEO & HDMI OUTPUT Add video clips to your songs and send them to an external screen via HDMI. Use idle screens (image or video) between songs for a polished stage look. Video playback stays perfectly in sync with your audio and click tracks. LYRICS & TELEPROMPTER Write, edit, and display lyrics with automatic scrolling during playback. Zoom controls let you adjust text size for any stage situation. Use play mode as a full-screen teleprompter β on your device or on an external display. MIDI TRACKS & TRIGGER Create MIDI event sequences to control external gear β lighting desks, synths, effects processors, or anything that speaks MIDI. Trigger MIDI events at precise moments during your songs. CLICK TRACK Built-in click track engine with configurable time signatures, count-in bars, and accent patterns. Keep your band tight without needing a separate click source. SETLISTS Organize songs into setlists with drag-and-drop reordering. Auto-advance to the next song when playback ends. Queue songs manually or let the setlist flow automatically through your entire show. DEVICE SYNC Connect multiple devices on stage via local network. Sync lyrics, setlist position, and transport controls across iPads and iPhones so every band member stays on the same page. SONG SHARING Export and import songs as .stgsong files β including all audio, video, MIDI, and lyrics. Share via AirDrop, email, or any file sharing method. Full backup and restore for your entire library. WORKS EVERYWHERE Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Catalyst). Adaptive layout adjusts automatically to your screen size. Runs natively on Apple Silicon. FREE & PRO Get started for free with up to 3 songs and core features. Upgrade to StageTracker Pro for unlimited songs, multi-channel routing, and the full feature set. Whether you're a solo artist, worship leader, or full band β StageTracker keeps your show running smoothly from first note to final bow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
CueDeck and StageTracker Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. CueDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StageTracker Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CueDeck | StageTracker Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Attila Juhas | Jens Lucking |
In-app purchases
CueDeck
- CueDeck Pro$49.99
StageTracker Mobile
- Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
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