Comparison

StagePlot Guru vs W

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

W

Control and customize your BOSS Waza Air headphones and MIDI-capable pedals. Select presets, adjust effects, and map MIDI CC codes for seamless integration with your music setup. Offers a touch interface and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Preset selection and display
  • Effect control and toggling
  • MIDI CC code mapping
  • Tap tempo with copy features
  • Gain, Volume, and EQ controls
  • Save, export, and import presets
  • Landscape, portrait, and split view support
Features
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W-AIR MIDI is a midi enabled app which sends and receives MIDI messages and is designed to be a companion app for the BOSS Waza Air Headphones as well as midi capable foot pedals and controllers. Via the use of midi messages, the app can select/retrieve presets, adjust and toggle effects, and adjust some of the effects settings. The app provides a full touch interface as well as mapping of midi CC codes to most controls for midi controller or foot pedal use. Specific features include: - Preset selection which retrieves the preset and displays the preset's effects state and levels - Gauges for Boost, Mod, Fx, Delay 1, Delay 2, Reverb, and Ambience with level change (slider under the gauge) or on/off toggle (tapping the gauge) - Each effect displays the active effect colour and name, and tapping this will cycle through the three effects (green, red, yellow) - The effect assignment to each colour block can be swapped from the list of effects via the swap icon to the left of the effect colour block - Some effects settings are exposed and can be edited via the levels icon to the right of the effect colour block - Tap tempo can be set with a slider or tap for both delay 1 and delay 2, showing both BPM and millisecond intervals. The tap tempo also has a copy and half value copy feature between the two tap tempos - Faders for Gain and Volume control - Noise Gate setting - Preset EQ, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Global EQ settings - Selector switches for Amp Selector, Gyro Selector, Sound Selector, and Cabinet - Battery level indicator - Tuner - Decoupling of Fx/Delay and Mod/Boost so that all effects can be used simultaneously - Allows preset settings to be saved (including name updates) as well as exported and imported - Assignable Midi CC codes for most controls via a Midi learn mode feature (when activated, the app listens for incoming CC code and shows that code in the learned code box, simply tap the gauge or slider you wish to assign that code to). - Midi CC mapped controls can be used to select presets, toggle effects on/off, cycle through the effect block/colour, open effects settings, move faders (with an expression pedal or volume knob) and the same CC code can be assigned to more than one control when appropriate (i.e. one button to toggle the Fx and Boost at the same time) - Assigned CC codes are preserved as user settings and recalled when restarting the app and can also be exported to file and imported from file - Supports landscape, portrait, as well as split view - The screen is zoomable with pinch gesture. This is useful for Split View and resizing the Split View of this app to fit the screen - A bluetooth device discovery page is available from within the app (to view/select the connection state of the headphones and any midi bluetooth pedals detected) This app is not meant or intended to replace the official BOSS BTS app, it simply exposes some of the most common settings that would be adjusted while playing. Note that the BTS app does not need to be running to use this app (in fact it is best if it isn't to avoid conflicting messaging). IMPORTANT: This app works with the BOSS Waza Air Headphones with no guarantee of compatibility with future firmware releases. DISCLAIMER: By using W-AIR MIDI (the "Software"), you acknowledge and agree that the Software is provided on an "as is" basis, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether expressed or implied. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this Software. You agree that you shall not hold the developer liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Software. NOTE: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation in any way. BOSS is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

Screenshots

StagePlot Guru4 screens
W4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: W at 100% against StagePlot Guru's 24%. W also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). StagePlot Guru's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (121 vs 9). On update cadence, 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

StagePlot Guru is free to download; W costs $9.99 up front. StagePlot Guru sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. W asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

W holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StagePlot Guru has 121 ratings behind it against 9, 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 W's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StagePlot Guru ships an update monthly, W every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StagePlot Guru versus W: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStagePlot GuruW
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.5 (121 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better9
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB6 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperActive Media Production Group, LLCStephane Villeneuve

Customer experience

StagePlot Guru

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

W

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 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

W

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

W

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StagePlot Guru free?
StagePlot Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is W free?
W costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StagePlot Guru or W?
W is rated higher. StagePlot Guru averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while W averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do StagePlot Guru or W have ads?
Neither StagePlot Guru nor W shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StagePlot Guru or W?
StagePlot Guru ships an update monthly, and W every 5 weeks. Most recently, StagePlot Guru was updated on October 17, 2026 and W on October 8, 2026.

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