Comparison

STM Patch Editor vs V3 DRUM CONTROL

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

Head to head

About

STM Patch Editor

Features

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Mit dem Patch-Editor kann das in Akkordeons und Harmonikas verbaute MIDI-System von STmusic konfiguriert werden. Es können alle relevanten Einstellungen von bis zu 50 Sets (Sound-Paket) zu jeweils 11 Kanälen einfach und komfortabel zusammengestellt werden. Dies umfasst auch die Funktionen des optionalen Funk-Tasten-Moduls und die Bass- bzw. Begleitnoten für den "Drum"-Kanal. Dabei werden die Soundmodule "STM320", "V3-SonorityTR", "Ketron SD1000", "STM VolxStar Premium", "Sonority" und "Star Krainer" unterstützt. Der Patch-Editor kann auch zur Live-Steuerung verwendet werden, da alle Einstellungen, welche geändert werden, sofort aktiv sind und komplette MIDI-Kanäle auf Knopfdruck ein- und ausgeschalten werden können. Weitere Informationen zu den MIDI-Systemen von STmusic finden Sie unter www.stmusic.at

About

V3 DRUM CONTROL

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With the App you control the sounds and parameters of the V3 sound expander DRUMITY. Choose sounds, change parameters like volume, reverb and many more parameters, and save everything in a registration. You can save 300 registrations and manage up to 38 trigger notes. Hardware requirement: The App only works in connection with the optional hardware "V3-SOUND-CONTROL", a Bluetooth receiver in the form of a USB stick. Connection: The App sends the parameters via Bluetooth from the tablet to the Bluetooth receiver, which is plugged into the USB port of the V3 Sound Expander. Your MIDI trigger controller is connected to the V3 Sound Expander with a standard MIDI cable.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: V3 DRUM CONTROL at Free against STM Patch Editor's $19.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

V3 DRUM CONTROL is free to download; STM Patch Editor costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STM Patch Editor ships an update every 5 months, V3 DRUM CONTROL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

STM Patch Editor versus V3 DRUM CONTROL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	STM Patch Editor	V3 DRUM CONTROL
Price	$19.99	Free — better
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPad	iPad
Requires iOS	13.0	12.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	53 MB	48 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Josef Stoppacher	V3SOUND GmbH

In-app purchases

None

STM Patch Editor

No in-app purchases

None

V3 DRUM CONTROL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STM Patch Editor free?

STM Patch Editor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is V3 DRUM CONTROL free?

V3 DRUM CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do STM Patch Editor or V3 DRUM CONTROL have ads?

Neither STM Patch Editor nor V3 DRUM CONTROL shows ads.

Which is updated more often, STM Patch Editor or V3 DRUM CONTROL?

STM Patch Editor ships an update every 5 months, and V3 DRUM CONTROL every 3 months. Most recently, STM Patch Editor was updated on September 16, 2026 and V3 DRUM CONTROL on September 9, 2026.