Comparison

StagePlot Guru vs WAVS Custom

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

WAVS Custom

This app uses advanced scanning technology to create personalized audio gear, including earphones, IEMs, and gaming headsets. It ensures a perfect, comfortable fit for enhanced sound quality and isolation.

Highlights
  • Precision ear scanning
  • Custom-fit earphones
  • Personalized IEMs
  • Tailored gaming headsets
  • Enhanced sound quality
  • Superior sound isolation
Features
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Introducing WAVS Custom: The future of personalized audio is here! SCAN YOUR EARS AND GET A CUSTOM FIT! WAVS Custom revolutionizes your listening experience with our state-of-the-art app that crafts the perfect earphones, In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), and gaming headsets, tailored just for you. Say goodbye to the one-size-fits-all approach and hello to custom-fit audio gear that promises unparalleled comfort and sound quality. Why WAVS Custom? Precision Scanning Technology: Utilizing advanced scanning technology, WAVS Custom accurately maps the unique contours of your ears in minutes. This ensures your earphones, IEMs, or gaming headsets fit flawlessly, providing maximum comfort and superior sound isolation. Customized for You: Whether you're a music enthusiast, a professional musician, or a gamer seeking an edge, WAVS Custom delivers audio gear designed to meet your specific needs and preferences. Enhanced Audio Experience: Experience sound like never before. Our custom-fit approach not only improves comfort but also enhances bass response, clarity, and overall sound quality.

Screenshots

StagePlot Guru4 screens
WAVS Custom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WAVS Custom at 100% against StagePlot Guru's 24%. WAVS Custom also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). StagePlot Guru's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (121 vs 10). On price, ads and device support 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. WAVS Custom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WAVS Custom holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StagePlot Guru has 121 ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of WAVS Custom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StagePlot Guru ships an update monthly, WAVS Custom every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StagePlot Guru versus WAVS Custom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStagePlot GuruWAVS Custom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (121 ratings)3.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better10
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB17 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperActive Media Production Group, LLC3Key Digital Marketing LLC

Customer experience

StagePlot Guru

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

WAVS Custom

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WAVS Custom

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
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  • TromboneFree
  • TrumpetFree
  • Jazz KitFree
  • Video Camera, Projector, and ScreenFree
  • PA ItemsFree
  • ShapesFree
  • Pro Version$4.99
None

WAVS Custom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StagePlot Guru free?
StagePlot Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WAVS Custom free?
WAVS Custom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StagePlot Guru or WAVS Custom?
WAVS Custom is rated higher. StagePlot Guru averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while WAVS Custom averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do StagePlot Guru or WAVS Custom have ads?
Neither StagePlot Guru nor WAVS Custom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StagePlot Guru or WAVS Custom?
StagePlot Guru ships an update monthly, and WAVS Custom every 15 months. Most recently, StagePlot Guru was updated on October 17, 2026 and WAVS Custom on October 17, 2026.

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