Comparison

StagePlot Guru vs Stage Master

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
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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

Stage Master

This music app helps musicians manage lyrics, chords, and backing tracks for live performances. It allows for flexible playback of imported audio files and automatic switching of hardware effect presets. Control is enhanced with MIDI controller support for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Multi-track backing audio playback
  • Synchronized lyrics and chords
  • Automatic MIDI effect preset switching
  • External MIDI controller support
  • On-the-fly song part looping
  • Playlist creation for gigs
  • Audio import from DAWs
Features
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Stage Master is a music app for musicians to keep all their repertoire with; lyrics, chords, and backing track altogether, ready to play and perform. Nowadays, singers and music bands, especially solo artists, need some pre-recorded backing tracks to improve their music. In old times mostly solo singers were using CD player, MIDI player kind devices to accompany. But as everything pre-recorded, there was no room to make the music feel alive. The essence of live music is flexibility and interaction with the audience. This is a susceptible subject. Some artists use inconvenient software/ hardware that makes their music strict in which performers and audiences feel uncomfortable. Stage Master improves managing musical communication and synchronization without tight in the performer into strict rules. Stage Master uses imported audio files/backings tracks as song parts (intro, verse, chorus, etc.). This allows to play and repeat musical parts in desired order and count. Once audio files are imported from computer/D.A.W., it is working computer-free. Apart from playing backings along with the singer/band, another significant help of Stage Master is managing and changing hardware effect processors and synths presets according to the current song and part automatically. So singers, guitarists, and keyboard players can concentrate on their performance rather than checking and changing their instrument presets. Any MIDI/Bluetooth controller can be connected and assigned to the desired most vital functions like start-stop loop next previous part/song can be set easily to control app for full hands-free control. Musical parts can be single or multi-track according to your needs. After all audio accompaniment, Stage Master provides visual support that indicates song lyrics and chords along with the played part. Enjoy a new way of performing Features: + Play multi-track backing audio + Keep your song lyrics and chords in sync with audio + Change external MIDI effect Preset/PGM in sync + Control your song with an external foot controller. + Loop on the fly any song part + Create playlists for different gigs. + Import Audio from your favorite DAW and create a song. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($1.49), 1 year ($7.49) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: http://dejaworks.com/app-store-privacy-terms/

Screenshots

StagePlot Guru4 screens
Stage Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stage Master at 3.7 against StagePlot Guru's 2.5. Stage Master also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). StagePlot Guru's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Stage Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stage Master holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StagePlot Guru has 121 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of StagePlot Guru's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stage Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StagePlot Guru versus Stage Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStagePlot GuruStage Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (121 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB81 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperActive Media Production Group, LLCDejaWorks LTD

Customer experience

StagePlot Guru

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

Stage Master

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Stage Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Stage Master

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$1.491 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Full Features Forever$30.99

Questions

Is StagePlot Guru free?
StagePlot Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stage Master free?
Stage Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StagePlot Guru or Stage Master?
Stage Master is rated higher. StagePlot Guru averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Stage Master averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do StagePlot Guru or Stage Master have ads?
Neither StagePlot Guru nor Stage Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StagePlot Guru or Stage Master?
StagePlot Guru ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stage Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, StagePlot Guru was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stage Master on November 3, 2026.

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