A/B Audio vs PATCH APP DX REMOTE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A/B Audio
This audio tool allows musicians and engineers to compare two audio mixes side-by-side to identify subtle differences and achieve the perfect sound. Easily load tracks from various cloud services and conduct blind tests to make informed decisions about your mixes.
- Side-by-side audio mix comparison
- Live switching between mixes
- Load tracks from Music library
- Support for iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive
- Blind test option
- Easy file sharing
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Calling all Musicians, Mixing professionals and Mastering engineers, this app is for you! A/B audio comparison is the go-to audio tool to achieve the perfect mix or master and is now available on your favorite iOS device. A/B Audio is perfect for switching live between two mixes or masters so you can instantly hear the changes you made. Loudness match your files with the tap of a button (loudness matching is based on integrated LUFS) for a fair comparison. *Does this mix need more bass? *Compression ratio needs tweaking? *Too much reverb? *Too less reverb? *More limiting? *More chorus? *More of everything :)??? Use A/B Audio to blast your mixes anywhere and compare your mixes in as many places and situations as you can to achieve the best sounding mix/master for your track. Load tracks via the Music library (excluding DRM protected content), Drag and Drop on iPad or use your favorite file sharing app. After deciding which mix or master is the absolute best easily share the file from within the app and let your friends or fellow band members know which version you prefer. We even added a ' Blind test' option to let your ears decide which mix is the best one!
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
Manage and route analog audio hardware with enhanced controls and streamlined workflows. This software allows for hardware management, custom routing, and annotation of recall notes for instant access.
- Analog routing and hardware management
- Customizable GUI and color options
- Hardware management with photos and notes
- Store and recall tracking notes
- Multiple iOS device integration
- Network connectivity
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The Complete Analog Routing & Hardware Management Software. Built upon the backbone of our highly acclaimed, recognized and world renowned PATCH APP Software, PATCH APP [ DX ] is Analog Routing at a completely new level of enhanced controls and streamlined workflows. A Fresh New GUI, Loads of Features/Color Customization Options, iOS & iOS iPad Compatibility and our newly created HARDWARE MANAGEMENT System! - Take Photos, Add Notes, and store all your recall notes in a single location for instant recall. PATCH APP [ DX ] is a Premium Upgrade compatible with all PATCH Series models. - Hardware & Stored Routing Color Customizations - Hardware Management Section - Annotate Analog & Tracking Recall Notes - 6 Quickstrip Recalls - Multiple iOS Device Integration & Network Connectivity - Plus so much more! Learn More about PATCH APP DX: http://www.flockaudio.com/patchappdx
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PATCH APP DX REMOTE at Free against A/B Audio's $3.99. PATCH APP DX REMOTE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). A/B Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
PATCH APP DX REMOTE is free to download; A/B Audio costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PATCH APP DX REMOTE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
A/B Audio ships an update every 2 months, PATCH APP DX REMOTE every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A/B Audio | PATCH APP DX REMOTE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #181 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Kaspers | Flock Audio |
Customer experience
A/B Audio
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
In-app purchases
A/B Audio
No in-app purchases
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
No in-app purchases
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