# WoodnGate vs PatternBud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatternBud at 44% against WoodnGate's 0%. PatternBud also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). WoodnGate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

WoodnGate costs $7.99 and PatternBud $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WoodnGate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of WoodnGate's written reviews are positive against 44% of PatternBud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WoodnGate ships an update every 4 months, PatternBud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WoodnGate | PatternBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodngate/id1436196516/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternbud-midi-cc-sequencer/id1608966928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066413972) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### WoodnGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodngate/id1436196516)

This audio processing tool functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin for music production. It offers advanced gating features with separate open and close modes, dual side-chaining, and MIDI control for precise audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** Standalone app and AUv3 plugin, Separate Open and Close modes, Dual side-chain channels, MIDI triggering and control, ADSR mode, iCloud Drive preset storage, Dual analysis filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PatternBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternbud-midi-cc-sequencer/id1608966928)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app sequences MIDI CC and Program Change messages to control patterns in music applications. It allows for sophisticated song arrangements by timing pattern changes in synthesizers and drum machines. Features include multi-track sequencing, flexible step durations, and an advanced action system for dynamic control.

**Highlights:** Multi-track sequencing, MIDI CC and Program Change support, Flexible step durations, Advanced action system, Tempo synchronization, AUv3 plugin format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WoodnGate free?

WoodnGate costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PatternBud free?

PatternBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WoodnGate or PatternBud?

WoodnGate is rated higher. WoodnGate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PatternBud averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do WoodnGate or PatternBud have ads?

Neither WoodnGate nor PatternBud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WoodnGate or PatternBud?

WoodnGate ships an update every 4 months, and PatternBud every 2 weeks. Most recently, WoodnGate was updated on October 6, 2026 and PatternBud on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*