Comparison

StagePlot Guru vs Signal Flow

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

Head to head
About

StagePlot Guru

Design, save, and share professional stage plots with an intuitive interface and a vast library of industry-standard props. Customize your layouts with text labels, logos, and equipment lists for clear communication.

Highlights
  • Create professional stage plots
  • Save and share designs
  • Over 250 industry-standard props
  • Customizable text labels and lists
  • Add company/band logos
  • Print/share as PDF
  • Unlimited cloud storage
Features
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StagePlot Guru is the way audio engineers, musicians, bands, event planners, clubs, churches, houses of worship, venues, hotels, wedding planners, stage managers and more CREATE, SAVE & SHARE professional stage plots. We offer dedicated customer support to users of the app for life. ONLY 1 SINGLE IN-APP PURCHASE- which is, the Pro-Version Upgrade. Everything is included for life with this upgrade- no re-occurring subscriptions. To Test Demo StagePlot For Free: Download > Go To My StagePlots > Open the Demo StagePlot -Easy-to-Read Graphics -Editing Tool Bar -Intuitive User Interface -Collapsible Toolbars to Maximize Workspace -Free Unlimited Database Storage Other Features Include: -Over 250 Industry Standard props -Account Management & Customer Support -Backup storage into the SPG Cloud -One account- multiple devices -Share StagePlots with anyone Via AirDrop or email -Print/Share as PDF -Unlimited Storage and Backup -Change, rotate, resize props as needed -Make lists for each prop chosen. Lists appear on the final readout. -Dedicated readouts for Equipment, Input & Notes Lists. -Customize Names of any prop. -Add your own company/band logo -Add Contact/Stage Manager Info -Flexible Document Arrangement -Produces a clean/professional StagePlot -Quick Text to label the props and the stage -All Props and Features are Free (no in-app purchases, besides the upgrade to pro) Prop Categories Included Are: INSTRUMENTS AUDIO INFRASTRUCTURE STAGES PLATFORMS LIGHTS INSTRUMENTS -Accordion -Bongos -Cajon -Dobro -Harmonica -Leslie Cabinet -Mandolin -Electric Bass -Upright Bass -DrumKit (acoustic) -DrumKit (double-bass) -Conga (single) -Conga (double) -DrumKit (electric) -Drum Sample Pad -Acoustic Guitar -Electric Guitar -Hand Drums -Keytar (left and right views) -Single Keyboard (4 perspectives) -Double Keyboard (3 perspectives) -Grand Piano (right, left or vertical) -Upright Piano (right, left or vertical) -Violin -Turntables -Organ Front View -Organ Back View -Steel Pedal -Washboard -Tambourine Skinned -Tambourine -Claves -Guiro -Marimba -Steel Pan Drum -Timbales -Timbales w/cowbell -Banjo -Hammer Dulcimer -Industry Standard Mic Pack with over 21 commonly used Mics -Algaita -Autoharp -Bagpipes -Balafone -Balalaka -Banjosamba -Concertina -Didgeridoo -Djembe -Irish Bazouki -Kalimba -Kora -Mbira -Panderio -Recoreco -Repique -Shekere -Singing Bowl -Sitar -Surdao -Table -Talking Drum -Udu -Zither AUDIO -Amplifier -Large Audio Console -In-Ear Monitors -Bass Amp -Dual Amp -Di Box -Amp Stack -Amp Head -Small Amp -Cable (xlr M/f) -Cable (instrument) -Cable (1/4-xlr) -Computer Interface -Pedal (Guitar) -Pedal (Keys) -Pedalboard -Laptop w/ 4 Perspectives -FX Racks (large, small) -Vocal Mic -Vocal Mic w/Stand -Drum Mic (individual) -Drum Mic (pack) -Drum Subkick -Small Boom Stand -Large Boom Stand -Straight Boom Stand -Overheads (left, right) -P.A Mains (Hanging) -P.A.Mains (Standing) -P.A Mains (Concert) -P.A Sub -P.A. Mixer (left, right) -P.A. Stage Monitors -P.A. Stage Monitors (Back View) -Snake -Colored Wires -Complete Commonly used mic sets PLATFORMS -Large Riser -Small Standard Riser -Wide Standard Riser -Triangle Shaped Extensions -Geometric Extensions -Choral Riser (small) -Choral Riser (large) ACCESSORIES -Avatars -Shapes (circles, triangles, square, rectangle, line, arrow) -Bench -Bench (Side View) -Chair -Headphones -Power Outlet -Podium -Music Stand -Small Plexiglass -Large Plexiglass -GuardRails -Sitting Person -Standing Person -Stairs (side view) -Stairs (front view) -Tech Headset -Throne -Stool -Table -Colored Wires -Guitar Boat -Guitar Stand -Case LIGHTS -Individual Par -Par Truss -Vertical Lights -Follow Spot -Light Rack -Truss Base Stand -Truss Headlock -Truss Brace ......................and more! Follow & Like Us On: Facebook.com/StagePlotGuru Instagram.com/StagePlotGuru YouTube.com/StagePlotGuru TikTok.com/StagePlotGuru

About

Signal Flow

This cloud-based tool helps audio engineers create and share input lists and stage plots. It offers offline data sync and live global changes for efficient audio production. Say goodbye to manual methods and embrace advanced digital solutions.

Highlights
  • Create and share input lists
  • Create and share stage plots
  • Cloud-based virtual tool
  • Offline data sync
  • Live global changes
  • Unlimited stage plot creations
Features
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Signal Flow is the cloud based virtual tool that all Audio Engineers will love. Easily create and share input lists and stage plots with your entire team. Featuring offline data sync, live global changes, unlimited stage plot creations and so much more. Say goodbye to hand drawn stage plots and outdated input lists and hello to next level audio production. * Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions will charge your iTunes account and will auto-renew if not cancelled at least one day before the auto-renewal period. To manage your subscription service from your device go to your Account Settings in the Settings app. Any remaining free trial period is forfeited upon purchase of a full subscription. Terms of Use: http://www.bytebreakstudios.com/signalflow-tos-pp.html Privacy Policy: http://www.bytebreakstudios.com/signalflow-tos-pp.html ** This app is currently being developed. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please use the in-app feedback form and up-vote features you think would be useful.

Screenshots

StagePlot Guru4 screens
Signal Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StagePlot Guru at 2.5 against Signal Flow's 1.6. StagePlot Guru also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (121 vs 39). Signal Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StagePlot Guru sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Signal Flow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StagePlot Guru holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 39 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 24% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StagePlot Guru ships an update monthly, Signal Flow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StagePlot Guru versus Signal Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStagePlot GuruSignal Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (121 ratings) — better1.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better39
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB68 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperActive Media Production Group, LLCByte Break Studios LLC

Customer experience

StagePlot Guru

All ratings121 ratings
Positive34.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative65.9%

Signal Flow

All ratings39 ratings
Positive12.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.5%

User reviews

StagePlot Guru

From 121 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Professional-looking stage plots
  • 💡 Helpful for organizing and communicating stage setups
  • 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive free version
  • 💰 Expensive for full features
  • 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive interface
  • 🤔 Lacking key features and customization options

Signal Flow

From 39 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for sound engineers
  • 👍 Great concept for stage plots
  • 👍 Easy to use when it works
  • 👍 Good for sharing setups
  • 👍 Time saver for techs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 App won't open
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Unusable without subscription
  • 🐛 Expensive subscriptions

Bugs and requests

StagePlot Guru

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Saving and loading issues
  • Exporting low-quality or incomplete stage plots
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More instrument and equipment options
  • Ability to rotate and resize items freely
  • Improved text editing and formatting
  • Better stage dimension and layout controls
  • Seamless cloud sync and backup

Signal Flow

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes when opening input list
  • App crashes when creating a stage
  • App crashes when opening a stage plot
  • App crashes after signing up
Show 7 more
  • App crashes when trying to input data
  • Grey screen on signup
  • Elements disappear after placement
  • Instruments get deleted
  • Cannot delete account
  • App doesn't load
  • App closes immediately after opening

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add more speaker/PA icons
  • Improve stage plot customization
  • Add QR code sharing feature
  • Allow offline mode for paid users
  • Add option to choose stereo/mono channels
Show 7 more
  • Add output list to stage plan
  • More icon options
  • Desktop app availability
  • Option to remove watermark
  • More flexible subscription options (monthly)
  • Improve stage layout customization
  • Allow unlimited local stage storage

In-app purchases

10 purchases

StagePlot Guru

One-time10
  • Horn Section SetFree
  • Alto SaxophoneFree
  • Tenor SaxophoneFree
Show 7 more
  • TromboneFree
  • TrumpetFree
  • Jazz KitFree
  • Video Camera, Projector, and ScreenFree
  • PA ItemsFree
  • ShapesFree
  • Pro Version$4.99
8 purchases

Signal Flow

Subscriptions7
  • Musician Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Engineer Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Everything Monthly$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Musician Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Engineer Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Everything Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$249.99

Questions

Is StagePlot Guru free?
StagePlot Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Signal Flow free?
Signal Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StagePlot Guru or Signal Flow?
StagePlot Guru is rated higher. StagePlot Guru averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Signal Flow averages 1.6 from 39 ratings.
Do StagePlot Guru or Signal Flow have ads?
Signal Flow shows ads; StagePlot Guru does not.
Which is updated more often, StagePlot Guru or Signal Flow?
StagePlot Guru ships an update monthly, and Signal Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, StagePlot Guru was updated on October 8, 2026 and Signal Flow on October 8, 2026.

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