# Onset vs Stage

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stage at every 6 days against Onset's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

Onset ships an update fortnightly, Stage every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onset | Stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Size | 39 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Libutti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896654881) | [Nathan Gribble](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784026588) |

## What reviewers say

### Onset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onset-stage-prompter/id6771342117)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Founder Lifetime | $12.99 | 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 Onset free?

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

### Is Stage free?

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

### Do Onset or Stage have ads?

Neither Onset nor Stage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Onset or Stage?

Onset ships an update fortnightly, and Stage every 6 days. Most recently, Onset was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stage on October 31, 2026.

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