# StagePlot Guru vs Stage Master

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StagePlot Guru | Stage Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageplot-guru/id843432883/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-master/id1478812537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active Media Production Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/843437886) | [DejaWorks LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051410230) |

## What reviewers say

### StagePlot Guru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageplot-guru/id843432883)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horn Section Set | Free | one-time |
| Alto Saxophone | Free | one-time |
| Tenor Saxophone | Free | one-time |
| Trombone | Free | one-time |
| Trumpet | Free | one-time |
| Jazz Kit | Free | one-time |
| Video Camera, Projector, and Screen | Free | one-time |
| PA Items | Free | one-time |
| Shapes | Free | one-time |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-master/id1478812537)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $7.49 | per year |
| Full Features Forever | $30.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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