Comparison

GMA RehearsalBuddy vs LFPatch

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

Head to head
About

GMA RehearsalBuddy

This tool enables lighting and video programmers to take timecoded notes during rehearsals and shows. It directly reads timecode from grandMA2 sessions, eliminating the need for extra hardware. Features include photo attachments, templates, and export options.

Highlights
  • grandMA2 session integration
  • Instant timecode saving
  • Customizable note templates
  • Add photos to notes
  • Export and share notes
  • Always-On mode
  • Dark theme option
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This tool for lighting designers, lighting programmers, video programmers, ... allows smart note-taking during rehearsals or shows. The added timecode for each note item makes it easy to have a timing reference after the notes were taken. The main advantage is the direct readout of grandMA2's timecode session data, which makes travel with a lot of extra MIDI/LTC/... tools unnecessary. FEATURES: - grandMA2 session integration: Reads timecode from grandMA2 session (without extra LTC/MIDI equipment) - Instant timecode: Timecode is saved with the first letter in the entry field - Templates: Use 6 individual "quick-note" templates with frequently used notes - Todo/Done: Swipe to mark notes as done - Photo: A photo can be added to each note entry - Details: Add detail text to each note entry - Sharing/Export: Export or share notes (AirDrop, Messenger, Notes App, ...) - Always-On mode: Prevents your device from going to sleep mode while the app is opened - Dark entry mode: A dark theme to relax your eyes in low-light situations - Remote control viewer: Access grandMA, StreamDeck, Widget Designer, ... web interfaces while seeing current timecode. - Settings: A lot of settings and user options to adjust everything to your needs FREE VERSION: The free version includes all features of the full version, but the incoming timecode is limited to 1 hour (01:00:00:00). Please test the app in your network setup before buying the full version! TUTORIAL: - make sure your grandMA2 session is started - connect your iPhone/iPad to your grandMA2 session - use a fast wifi router without multicast filtering - simply enter your notes: enter saves the current note and timecode - timecode is saved as soon as you start typing IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS: A fast WiFi connection without multicast filtering is required! Works only with "TimecodeSlot" pools (MIDI in, LTC in, generator, ...). Currently tested with grandMA2 version 3.2.2 - 3.9.0 (current). This app "wire-tap's" the grandMA2 network session, so there is always a small risk of losing functionality with new software versions. This is NOT an official app from MA Lighting Technology or MA Lighting International.

About

LFPatch

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The patch tool allows the user to download patch data from a LightFactory or NEO system doe reference and editing. Once downloaded to the device you do not need to be connected to the lighting network to view or edit the patch data. Once you have finished editing you can upload your patch back to the LightFactory or NEO system.

Screenshots

GMA RehearsalBuddy4 screens
LFPatch1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LFPatch at none against GMA RehearsalBuddy's 1. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. GMA RehearsalBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LFPatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GMA RehearsalBuddy versus LFPatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMA RehearsalBuddyLFPatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias SchoeffmannDream Solutions Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GMA RehearsalBuddy

One-time1
  • Full Version$8.99
None

LFPatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GMA RehearsalBuddy free?
GMA RehearsalBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LFPatch free?
LFPatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GMA RehearsalBuddy or LFPatch have ads?
Neither GMA RehearsalBuddy nor LFPatch shows ads.

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