# Stage Plot Maker vs MFPlayer HD

Stage Plot Maker and MFPlayer HD both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of MFPlayer HD's written reviews are positive against 10% of Stage Plot Maker's. MFPlayer HD also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Stage Plot Maker's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Stage Plot Maker costs $3.99 and MFPlayer HD $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Stage Plot Maker against 2.0 for MFPlayer HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Plot Maker has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Stage Plot Maker's written reviews are positive against 33% of MFPlayer HD's.

Stage Plot Maker ships an update every 3 months, MFPlayer HD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Plot Maker | MFPlayer HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plot-maker/id903691661/reviews) | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfplayer-hd/id1268368594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [Konstantin Adamov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082896610) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage Plot Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plot-maker/id903691661)

Create clear, readable stage plots to communicate your band's technical needs to sound engineers. Easily build and manage a collection of plots for various gigs, then print or email them directly from your device. The app uses symbols for instruments and their inputs for a streamlined, efficient display.

**Highlights:** Build clear stage plots, Communicate technical requirements, Print or email plots, Include diagrams and input lists, Add performer info and notes, Use symbols for instruments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (few users)
- 👍 Good for basic setups (few users)
- 👍 Helpful for communication (few users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Missing essential instruments
- 👎 Limited instrument options
- 👎 Difficult to use
- 👎 Poor user interface
- 👎 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App closes out on itself
- Grey boxes stay on
- Cannot open or edit plans on other devices
- Cannot export or email plots

**Requested features**

- Add guitars, basses, keyboards, amps
- Add mic stands
- Add horns, wind instruments
- Add string instruments
- Add DJ deck option


### MFPlayer HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfplayer-hd/id1268368594)

This media player allows you to organize and play music directly from folders on your device, eliminating the need for iTunes syncing. It supports album art and offers Apple CarPlay integration for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Plays music by folders, No iTunes sync required, Supports album art, Apple CarPlay integration, Upload files via iTunes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Plot Maker free?

Stage Plot Maker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MFPlayer HD free?

MFPlayer HD costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stage Plot Maker or MFPlayer HD?

Stage Plot Maker and MFPlayer HD are both rated 2.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Stage Plot Maker or MFPlayer HD have ads?

Neither Stage Plot Maker nor MFPlayer HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stage Plot Maker or MFPlayer HD?

Stage Plot Maker ships an update every 3 months, and MFPlayer HD every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stage Plot Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and MFPlayer HD on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*