FX Live 3 vs Stage Looper 2 Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FX Live 3
This application allows users to design and automate complex audio and video elements for live productions. It offers advanced cue control, sequencing, and crossfades, making it ideal for theater and other live events. The free version is fully featured but has limitations on cues and simultaneous effects.
- Automate audio and video elements
- Sequence virtual FX players
- Programmable crossfades
- Multimedia support for photos and videos
- Intuitive touch interface
- MIDI message sending and receiving (in-app purchase)
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FX Live 3 is a powerful sound cue control application designed for theater use but suitable for all live productions. Far more than a simple cart machine, this highly responsive and intuitive application allows you to design and automate complex audio and video elements for any live production. FX Live 3 fully unlocks the potential of the iPad as a professional show FX controller. It features the ability to sequence multiple virtual FX players with programmable crossfades between the different elements. In app purchase provides full access to EQ and DSP effects along with the ability to send and receive MIDI messages. Also included is the multimedia option allows photos and videos to be included in shows with smooth mixed and fades between them. This can be done at the same time as playing audio elements. The iPad's touch interface is ideal for this kind of application and FX Live has been designed to be fast and easy to use for everyone from the occasional user doing a school production to those creating complex, multi-layered shows in a professional or semi-professional environment. Beautifully designed with documentation and support, this rock solid application is a must for anyone doing live sound. The free version is fully featured but limits the number of cues and simultaneous effects; even so, it is ideal for small scale school productions. The unrestricted version is available by In App Purchase. WHAT OUR USERS SAY: Awesome!!!! by Merry MAC Players - Version - 1.0 - Jan 23, 2015 A fantastic program and this upgrade has made it even better!!!! We are a small Community Theatre and this program has done wonders for us…..Thank you to everyone at FX! Great Program by Booch_21 - Version - 1.0 - Jan 20, 2015 This is a great improvement over the previous version. I've been using it to run sound for several shows and this program can't be beat! Yes! by Zteiner - Version - 1.0 - Feb 1, 2015 Absolutely conceived for theatre shows, so for that kind of use is quite perfect and it let you do easily your audio work during the show. Maybe it can be used for other situations too, anyway, for theatre is very good and the new layout is very more clear and useful. ;-) Awesome! by Fauxhuman - Version - 1.3.1 - Feb 8, 2015 This was my first job doing sound design for a live theater production. I found FX Live in the App Store, played with the free version a bit, and then decided to purchase the full app. It has been absolutely fantastic! Solid, versatile, capable... Some things took playing with to nail down how to use it, but there's included documentation to help with that as well. I've been getting lots of kudos for a job well done and FX Live made it very easy for me! A great app, I've already recommended it to friends. Thank you for such a thorough app! Many shows many cues zero problems 5 by Appalonia – Oct 16, 2016 This app is an amazing tool for all of us low budget folks who can't afford cue lab. It's also something I am able to program and edit even tho I am a tech challenged solo performer. Really great for our productions! 4 by What's G13 do, tommy? – Jan 31, 2017 We are a small village group running a Pantomime once a year and the ease with which we can build our shows using FX live is just great! We've done 2 years with it now and it really does make a difference. It's a specialised piece of software so it's normal to have to pay more than for your usual app, but it's still great value for money. I had several people asking me if I was a sound professional this year! Advice: Start early with setting up your cues and make sure you've got plenty of script / action reminders so you can work without the script during the show, and you can hand off to someone less familiar with it if there's a crisis!
Stage Looper 2 Lite
This app helps musicians create dynamic live performances by importing audio, structuring songs, and enabling live looping. It allows for on-stage improvisation and custom gig playlists, with the ability to share song structures with bandmates. The Lite version is limited to three songs for evaluation.
- Audio import
- Intuitive song structuring
- Live looping
- On-stage improvisation
- Custom gig playlists
- Shareable song structures
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Stage Looper 2 redefines the possibilities of live performance technology, empowering musicians with unparalleled flexibility and improvisation capabilities. Say goodbye to the constraints of traditional backing tracks and hello to a new era of dynamic live music! "Stage Looper 2 Lite" offers all the functionalities of "Stage Looper 2" but is limited to creating up to three songs for your evaluation. Current Features: Audio Import: Easily import backing tracks from your computer drag and drop. Intuitive Song Structuring: Sequence your song parts effortlessly using our built-in backing track sequencer. Live Looping: Instantly loop the song part with a single touch, whether using your finger or a Bluetooth MIDI foot controller. On-Stage Improvisation: Break free from rigid beats and bars, allowing you to improvise live on stage whenever inspiration strikes. Custom Gig Playlists: Organise your live sets with ease by creating customised gig playlists. Shareable Song Structures: Export your structured songs as .stage files and effortlessly share them with bandmates via email. Learn More at stagelooper.com Exciting Updates on the Horizon We're constantly working on new features to enhance your experience with Stage Looper. Keep an eye out for our updates, as we have plenty of exciting additions in store for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stage Looper 2 Lite at none against FX Live 3's 4. Stage Looper 2 Lite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price 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
Both are free to download. FX Live 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stage Looper 2 Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
FX Live 3 ships an update every 2 months, Stage Looper 2 Lite weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FX Live 3 | Stage Looper 2 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Fletcher | DejaWorks LTD |
Customer experience
FX Live 3
Stage Looper 2 Lite
In-app purchases
FX Live 3
- DSP Effects$4.99
- MIDI Support$9.99
- Multimedia Cues$9.99
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- Unlimited cues and versions$9.99
Stage Looper 2 Lite
No in-app purchases
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