# MusicBook Pro vs Stage

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stage at 15.0 against MusicBook Pro's 17.7. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MusicBook Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MusicBook Pro ships an update every 10 days, Stage every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicBook Pro | Stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Size | 188 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Joergensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896770609) | [Nathan Gribble](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784026588) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicBook Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbook-pro/id6771082002)

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MusicBook Pro Fullversion | $9.99 | one-time |


### Stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-performer/id6786499692)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Performer Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicBook Pro free?

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

### Is Stage free?

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

### Do MusicBook Pro or Stage have ads?

Neither MusicBook Pro nor Stage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MusicBook Pro or Stage?

MusicBook Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Stage every 6 days. Most recently, MusicBook Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stage on October 28, 2026.

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