Comparison

StageTracker Mobile vs Arch Carrier Instrument Lab

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

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About

StageTracker Mobile

Features
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MULTI-TRACK AUDIO StageTracker – 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 – 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 – on your device or on an external display. MIDI TRACKS & TRIGGER Create MIDI event sequences to control external gear – 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 – 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 – 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/

About

Arch Carrier Instrument Lab

Features
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Draw a shape. Tap it. Hear it ring. Arch Carrier turns drawn shapes into a playable physical modelling instrument. A ring, a plate and a tuning fork each have their own resonances. Change the outline, cut a hole or move your strike, and explore how the sound changes. PLAY AND SHAPE • Strike up to three resonant bodies by touch. • Add and subtract material without degrading untouched contours. • Watch sand trace nodal patterns, and tilt your device to move it. • Start from five seeds or save your own instruments. TUNE AND SEQUENCE • New shapes start at A3, 220 Hz. • Tune by frequency, semitone or octave, with note names and cents. • Audition a tuning or hear the natural model. • Place four mallets and set strength and modal focus for each step. • Choose seven mallet speeds, from 0.25Ɨ to 2Ɨ. • Record looping mallet motion, synchronized to each rhythm. MIDI PATHS • Add editable traces with independent MIDI note ranges and channels. • Each key selects a strike position; velocity sets its strength. • Play from a connected MIDI keyboard while Arch Carrier is in the foreground. • Show the paths when you need them, then hide the overlay while MIDI keeps playing. KEEP YOUR INSTRUMENT • Save shapes, tuning, rhythms, motion, tempo, damping, tone and MIDI mappings together. • Resume your last instrument without automatic playback. • Record stereo 24-bit WAV files and export them to Files or other apps. Free. No account, advertising or in-app purchases. Designed for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

StageTracker Mobile4 screens
Arch Carrier Instrument Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arch Carrier Instrument Lab at none against StageTracker Mobile's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. StageTracker Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Arch Carrier Instrument Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
StageTracker Mobile versus Arch Carrier Instrument Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStageTracker MobileArch Carrier Instrument Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJens LuckingJeroen Rombouts

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StageTracker Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Arch Carrier Instrument Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StageTracker Mobile free?
StageTracker Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arch Carrier Instrument Lab free?
Arch Carrier Instrument Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StageTracker Mobile or Arch Carrier Instrument Lab have ads?
Neither StageTracker Mobile nor Arch Carrier Instrument Lab shows ads.

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