Comparison

AirTurn Manager vs Stageman

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

Head to head
About

AirTurn Manager

Manage and configure your AirTurn device. Test pedal functionality, access manuals and FAQs, and update device software. Supports various AirTurn models for personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Test pedal functionality
  • Access device manuals
  • Read FAQs
  • Configure keyboard/mouse actions
  • Adjust repeat rate
  • Update device software
Features
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AirTurn Manager allows you to test your AirTurn's functionality, read manuals and FAQs for your AirTurn, change its configuration and update its software. Supports all AirTurn models with configuration for PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 and BT200S. TEST YOUR AIRTURN: When you press a pedal/button on your AirTurn it will be highlighted on the image. You can also use your AirTurn to scroll when reading the manual or FAQ. READ MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRTURN: Read the manual specific to your AirTurn model. For some models an FAQ is also provided. Connect a AirTurn PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 or BT200S to: CONFIGURE YOUR AIRTURN: Configure the keyboard/mouse actions when a pedal/button is pressed for all modes, the repeat rate when you hold down a pedal, and how long before the AirTurn powers off when idle. UPDATE YOUR AIRTURN: If a software update is available for your AirTurn you will be notified and provided with details of the update. If you choose to go ahead and update the software it will automatically be downloaded from the Internet and transferred to the device.

About

Stageman

Control your acoustic amplifier remotely via Bluetooth. Access hidden features like a drum machine and looper, and manage effect parameters for individual channels. This app enhances your amplifier's capabilities for guitar and vocals.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drum machine with 20 patterns
  • 60-second looper
  • Remote effect control
  • Individual channel effect management
  • TAP Tempo function
Features
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Stageman is a remote control and device management app for use with NUX Stageman acoustic amplifier(AC-50). Connect to AC-50 via bluethooth to gain accesse to hidden features like Drum machine,Loop station. Key Features A total of 20 Drum patterns TAP Tempo function 60 seconds recording time Remotely control on-board effects Made for iPhone and iPad on iOS version >=9.0 This APP allows user to use built-in drum patterns and looper function of stageman acoustic amplifier with bluetooth. User also can control the effect parameters of the amplifier, such as rate and depth of chorus and reverb. Each channel has individual effects can be controlled by APP, Channel 1 for acoustic guitar and Channel 2 for vocal. A total of 20 drum patterns and 60 seconds looper can be used simultaneously.

Screenshots

AirTurn Manager4 screens
Stageman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirTurn Manager at 4.2 against Stageman's 3.0. AirTurn Manager also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 8). Stageman's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirTurn Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirTurn Manager has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of AirTurn Manager's written reviews are positive against 18% of Stageman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirTurn Manager ships an update every 2 months, Stageman every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AirTurn Manager versus Stageman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTurn ManagerStageman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.4K ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews17.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirTurnCherub Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

AirTurn Manager

All ratings1,363 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative74.7%

Stageman

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative78.6%

Bugs and requests

AirTurn Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No update
  • Air Turn Ped crashing IOS 26
  • Dozen't work with ios16
  • Will not connect to Bluetooth with iOS 16

Requested features

1 request
  • Disable blinding blue LED

Stageman

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AirTurn Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Stageman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirTurn Manager free?
AirTurn Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stageman free?
Stageman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirTurn Manager or Stageman?
AirTurn Manager is rated higher. AirTurn Manager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Stageman averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do AirTurn Manager or Stageman have ads?
Neither AirTurn Manager nor Stageman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirTurn Manager or Stageman?
AirTurn Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Stageman every 3 months. Most recently, AirTurn Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stageman on September 30, 2026.

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