Comparison

Stage Plot Maker vs Signal Flow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stage Plot Maker

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
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Stage Plot Maker helps you build clear, readable stage plots to communicate your band's technical requirements to a sound engineer. You can build a collection of stage plots for different kinds of gigs, then print or email them directly from your mobile device. Running the app on a tablet is recommended for building stage plots. Once you build a stage plot, you can copy it to the phone app for quick access on the go. Stage plots can include a diagram to show the placement of elements on stage; numbered input and output lists; a list of other required items like chairs and music stands; the name and photo of each performer; notes for the sound engineer; and your contact info. Note that this app doesn't use pictures for small instruments like guitars, trumpets, etc. Instead, it uses symbols for the inputs that those instruments go into, like mics or DI boxes. You can label those inputs to show what instrument they are used for. This provides a streamlined display that shows sound engineers just what they need to set up the stage for you. The app does include symbols for large instruments like piano and drums that are typically placed on stage first with the inputs positioned around them. Please see the screen shots and demo video for examples. *** If you have a problem or a suggestion, please contact me before writing a bad review. I respond promptly to all emails and posts in my support forum. ***

About

Signal Flow

This cloud-based tool helps audio engineers create and share input lists and stage plots. It offers offline data sync and live global changes for efficient audio production. Say goodbye to manual methods and embrace advanced digital solutions.

Highlights
  • Create and share input lists
  • Create and share stage plots
  • Cloud-based virtual tool
  • Offline data sync
  • Live global changes
  • Unlimited stage plot creations
Features
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Signal Flow is the cloud based virtual tool that all Audio Engineers will love. Easily create and share input lists and stage plots with your entire team. Featuring offline data sync, live global changes, unlimited stage plot creations and so much more. Say goodbye to hand drawn stage plots and outdated input lists and hello to next level audio production. * Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions will charge your iTunes account and will auto-renew if not cancelled at least one day before the auto-renewal period. To manage your subscription service from your device go to your Account Settings in the Settings app. Any remaining free trial period is forfeited upon purchase of a full subscription. Terms of Use: http://www.bytebreakstudios.com/signalflow-tos-pp.html Privacy Policy: http://www.bytebreakstudios.com/signalflow-tos-pp.html ** This app is currently being developed. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please use the in-app feedback form and up-vote features you think would be useful.

Screenshots

Stage Plot Maker4 screens
Signal Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Signal Flow at Free against Stage Plot Maker's $3.99. Signal Flow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (24% vs 10%). Stage Plot Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Signal Flow is free to download; Stage Plot Maker costs $3.99 up front. Signal Flow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stage Plot Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stage Plot Maker holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Stage Plot Maker's written reviews are positive against 24% of Signal Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stage Plot Maker ships an update every 3 months, Signal Flow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stage Plot Maker versus Signal Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage Plot MakerSignal Flow
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (8 ratings) — better1.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews23.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings839 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachByte Break Studios LLC

Customer experience

Stage Plot Maker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative87.3%

Signal Flow

All ratings39 ratings
Positive12.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.5%

User reviews

Stage Plot Maker

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Signal Flow

From 39 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for sound engineers
  • 👍 Great concept for stage plots
  • 👍 Easy to use when it works
  • 👍 Good for sharing setups
  • 👍 Time saver for techs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 App won't open
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Unusable without subscription
  • 🐛 Expensive subscriptions

Bugs and requests

Stage Plot Maker

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • 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
Show 16 more
  • Drafts erased when device goes to standby
  • Settings page gets stuck
  • Rotate function doesn't work
  • Input list and 'other items' list clutter plot
  • Cannot edit input list without adding to plot
  • Cannot zoom in
  • Cannot resize items
  • Cannot resize stage
  • Editing screen obscures view
  • Items too big, stage too small
  • No guitar amps or monitors, end up as drums
  • Cannot label properly
  • Text for input list too small
  • Colliding lists and plot
  • No DJ deck listed
  • No guitar pedalboard position option

Requested features

30 requests
  • Add guitars, basses, keyboards, amps
  • Add mic stands
  • Add horns, wind instruments
  • Add string instruments
  • Add DJ deck option
Show 25 more
  • Add guitar pedalboard option
  • Improve instrument selection
  • Allow resizing of items
  • Allow resizing of stage
  • Enable zooming
  • Add free-form label creation
  • Add power box indicators
  • Add graphic for band members
  • Add full drum kit graphic
  • Improve input/output list display
  • Allow editing of input list
  • Add more icons for PA, recording, lighting
  • Provide a grid for alignment
  • Fix crashing issues
  • Improve export/email functionality
  • Add tutorial
  • Add dark mode
  • Add adjustable stage size
  • Add editable instruments with custom names
  • Improve touchscreen controls
  • Allow importing custom icons
  • Add photo import without crashing
  • Fix standby mode erasing drafts
  • Add sort function for objects
  • Make it free or cheaper

Signal Flow

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes when opening input list
  • App crashes when creating a stage
  • App crashes when opening a stage plot
  • App crashes after signing up
Show 7 more
  • App crashes when trying to input data
  • Grey screen on signup
  • Elements disappear after placement
  • Instruments get deleted
  • Cannot delete account
  • App doesn't load
  • App closes immediately after opening

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add more speaker/PA icons
  • Improve stage plot customization
  • Add QR code sharing feature
  • Allow offline mode for paid users
  • Add option to choose stereo/mono channels
Show 7 more
  • Add output list to stage plan
  • More icon options
  • Desktop app availability
  • Option to remove watermark
  • More flexible subscription options (monthly)
  • Improve stage layout customization
  • Allow unlimited local stage storage

In-app purchases

None

Stage Plot Maker

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Signal Flow

Subscriptions7
  • Musician Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Engineer Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Everything Monthly$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Musician Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Engineer Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Everything Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$249.99

Questions

Is Stage Plot Maker free?
Stage Plot Maker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Signal Flow free?
Signal Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stage Plot Maker or Signal Flow?
Stage Plot Maker is rated higher. Stage Plot Maker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Signal Flow averages 1.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Stage Plot Maker or Signal Flow have ads?
Signal Flow shows ads; Stage Plot Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Stage Plot Maker or Signal Flow?
Stage Plot Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Signal Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stage Plot Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Signal Flow on October 8, 2026.

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