# iKlip Stage vs VB3

The clearest difference is rating: VB3 at 3.5 against iKlip Stage's 1.7. VB3 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 9%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). iKlip Stage's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKlip Stage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VB3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VB3 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iKlip Stage's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKlip Stage | VB3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklip-stage/id891745624/reviews) | **[3.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### iKlip Stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklip-stage/id891745624)

This app helps musicians manage their music scores, lyrics, and tabs for live performances. Organize files into setlists and view them full-screen, with options for hands-free page turning via wireless accessories.

**Highlights:** Import music scores, lyrics, and tabs, Create and organize setlists, Full-screen score viewing, Hands-free page turning with accessories, Supports PDF, TXT, image, and RTF formats, Portrait and landscape modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Set Lists | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Turns pages reliably
- 👍 Easy to connect to BlueBoard
- 👍 Works great for page flipping
- 👍 Does what it says
- 👍 Great display of PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very basic and hard to use
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Bluetooth page turner not working
- 👎 Does virtually nothing else
- 👎 Expensive for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth page turner not working
- Cannot get lyrics imported
- Page turning stops after 30 seconds
- File button not working
- Lists become unreadable

**Requested features**

- Add editing functions to PDFs
- Add notes/markup within the app
- Improve Files button navigation
- Allow import of multiple files at once
- Improve user interface


### VB3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684)

This app emulates a classic tonewheel organ, offering advanced sound modeling and effects. It includes a session recorder, audio player for backing tracks, and extensive MIDI control for live performance and production.

**Highlights:** Tonewheel engine and rotary simulator, Ring Modulator and Delay effects, Session Recorder (MIDI & WAV), Built-in Audio Player, Extensive MIDI control and mapping, Touch-friendly interface with drawbar views

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Log-in to your GSi account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pro Features | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKlip Stage free?

iKlip Stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VB3 free?

VB3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iKlip Stage or VB3?

VB3 is rated higher. iKlip Stage averages 1.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while VB3 averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.

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