Harmonica Studio vs Stage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Harmonica Studio
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Harmonica Studio is the tuner that actually speaks harmonica. Most tuners just name a note. Harmonica Studio listens and tells you the exact hole, draw or blow, bend, and overblow you are playing โ in real time, analyzed on your device. LIVE TUNER โ see the precise hole and bend you are sounding, with a cents-accurate needle and in-tune feedback, in any of the 12 keys. HARP MAP โ a visual map of your whole harmonica: every blow, draw, bend and overblow note, for all 12 keys and 1st, 2nd and 3rd position. SONG LIBRARY โ learn traditional, public-domain songs in clean harmonica tab, from beginner melodies to bend-heavy classics. PRACTICE DRILLS โ train your draw bends and overblows with live cents scoring and a streak counter. POSITIONS MADE SIMPLE โ instantly see the key and mode you will play in, whether straight harp (1st), cross harp (2nd) for blues, or slant (3rd). Audio is analyzed in real time on your device and is never recorded or sent anywhere. Free includes the live tuner, the full harp map, and a set of beginner songs. Harmonica Studio Pro unlocks the complete songbook, every practice drill, and advanced tuner analysis. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://harmonica.uptrail.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://playsoloist.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://playsoloist.com/privacy Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage in Settings.
Stage
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Stage Performer is built for musicians, bands, worship teams, DJs and live performers who need reliable show control on stage. Create song libraries, organise setlists and books, add scrolling lyrics, attach backing tracks and prepare MIDI cues for foot pedals and connected gear. In performance mode, Stage Performer keeps the live screen focused on the current song so you can move through a show without digging through menus. For bands and crews, Live Beam lets another device join a performance session and follow the current song and lyrics. Lighting tools support DMX scene and timeline preparation for performers who want their show cues in the same place as their music. Stage Performer Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription with a free trial where offered. Subscriptions are managed through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stage at every 5 days against Harmonica Studio's every 3 weeks. Stage also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Harmonica Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.
Harmonica Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Stage every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harmonica Studio | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitaanshu Agarwal | Nathan Gribble |
In-app purchases
Harmonica Studio
- Harmonica Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Harmonica Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Harmonica Studio Pro Lifetime$6.99
Stage
- Stage Performer Pro$4.991 Month









