Do I need a TrueDepth camera?

No, but it improves reliability in low light.

Can it follow my eyes down the page?

No. StageMate deliberately uses discrete gestures rather than gaze position.

Does it work in a dark pit?

On TrueDepth devices, yes — depth sensing does not rely on room light.

Hands-free page turning

Eye-tracking page turning, without a tracker

Dedicated eye-tracking hardware is expensive and fiddly to position. The front camera on a modern iPad already resolves eyes well enough to detect a held blink, which is the only eye signal a page turn actually needs.

Blink detection vs gaze tracking

Gaze tracking asks where you are looking, which is hard and error-prone over a music stand. Blink detection asks a yes/no question, which is why it is dependable enough for live performance.

Accessibility use

For players with limited hand or foot mobility, a blink is often the most reliable control available. StageMate keeps that control in the free tier deliberately.

What the camera keeps

Nothing. Frames are analysed and discarded on-device, with no recording, upload or biometric template.

Try it on your own scores

Import PDF scores, add annotations, build setlists and turn pages hands-free. StageMate is available for Apple devices and Android. Features, cloud services and Pro purchases differ by platform; check the current plan before buying.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a TrueDepth camera?: No, but it improves reliability in low light.
Can it follow my eyes down the page?: No. StageMate deliberately uses discrete gestures rather than gaze position.
Does it work in a dark pit?: On TrueDepth devices, yes — depth sensing does not rely on room light.