# WING vs PatchBoy

The clearest difference is rating: PatchBoy at 4.0 against WING's 2.5. WING's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PatchBoy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. WING asks for nothing beyond the download.

PatchBoy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WING has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WING ships an update every 3 months, PatchBoy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WING | PatchBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-q/id1519012379/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchboy-stage-plot-and-patch/id6782497487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) | [Chris DeBrizzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776321234) |

## What reviewers say

### WING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-q/id1519012379)

Control your personalized monitor mixes wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust bus mixers simultaneously with multiple users, offering individual channel or MCA control. Features include bus selection, lock icons, and detailed send/master controls for precise audio adjustments.

**Highlights:** Select 16 stereo aux buses, Lock icon for bus protection, Mix adjustment by channel or MCA, Customize MCA names, Input channel send controls (level, width, pan), Bus master volume, width, and panorama control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works better than it used to
- 👍 Usable app
- 👍 Great product
- 👍 App works great for us
- 👍 First party app from Behringer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent connection
- 🐛 Only works in landscape
- 🐛 Small faders
- 🐛 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Overheats phone

**Reported bugs**

- Does not connect consistently
- Cannot use editor offline on Mac
- App crashes when trying to connect
- Labels and color coding gone after update
- Update deleted all channel labels

**Requested features**

- Add password protection
- Add option to save and retrieve presets
- Add portrait mode support
- Default to Mix view
- Expand channel selection size


### PatchBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchboy-stage-plot-and-patch/id6782497487)

This app streamlines live sound setup by allowing users to visually build stage plots, generate input lists, and automate patching. It supports various band setups, console types, and stage box configurations, simplifying sound checks and exports.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop stage plot builder, Automated input list generation, Stage box and console patching, Smart microphone and DI library, Sound check progress tracking, Exportable PDF and CSV reports, Wireless and in-ear monitor management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatchBoy Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WING free?

WING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PatchBoy free?

PatchBoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WING or PatchBoy?

PatchBoy is rated higher. WING averages 2.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while PatchBoy averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WING or PatchBoy have ads?

Neither WING nor PatchBoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WING or PatchBoy?

WING ships an update every 3 months, and PatchBoy every 2 months. Most recently, WING was updated on October 13, 2026 and PatchBoy on September 29, 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.*