Comparison

PatchPrinter vs G3Link

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

Head to head
About

PatchPrinter

View your preproduction files on your iOS device without needing hard copies. Easily open and share PatchPrinter files from various sources like email or Airdrop. Navigate between files seamlessly in the organized list.

Highlights
  • View preproduction files
  • Open from email attachments
  • Open from WhatsApp
  • Open via Airdrop
  • Easy file switching
  • Share files with colleagues
Features
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Open your PatchPrinter (www.PatchPrinter.com) file and have a look at your preproduction without the need of using hardcopies. PatchPrinter for iOS shows all of the information which is available in the PatchPrinter file. You can open your PatchPrinter file from an email attachment, WhatsApp message, Airdrop, etc. Switching between files is easy in the Files list. Here you also can share your PatchPrinter file with your colleagues.

About

G3Link

Control essential grandMA3 lighting console functions remotely from your mobile device. Ideal for lighting programmers and technicians to adjust fixtures, recall presets, and send commands while on stage during pre-production and setup.

Highlights
  • Select Groups instantly
  • Recall & update Presets
  • Send Macros & Commands
  • Check Patch
  • Align Buttons with live feedback
  • Status Feedback
Features
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Walk the stage. Focus your fixtures. No console babysitter needed. G3Link puts the essential grandMA3 controls in your hand – so you can move freely on stage while setting up, focusing, and checking fixtures. Built for lighting programmers and technicians who want to work smarter during pre-production. BUILT FOR PRE-FOCUS - Select Groups instantly – no walking back to the console - Recall & update Presets on the spot – incl. All 1 / All 2 - Send Macros & Commands directly from the stage - Check your Patch – sync, save and load offline - Align Buttons with live feedback - Status Feedback – connection state, highlight, and more PERFECT FOR - Pre-focus and fixture alignment - Rehearsals and tech runs - Fixture checks and troubleshooting on stage - Theatre, opera & touring setups HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your device to the same network as your grandMA3 2. Enter IP address and session in the Config tab 3. Walk on stage and start working FREE & PRO The free version covers basic operation – great for testing. Unlock the full experience with a one-time Pro purchase. The optional Supporter subscription gives access to experimental features like Gamepad integration and Developer Mode. REQUIREMENTS - grandMA3 console or onPC - Same local network (LAN or Wi-Fi) - OSC Send & Receive enabled in grandMA3 settings DISCLAIMER G3Link is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting Technology GmbH. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

PatchPrinter4 screens
G3Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchPrinter at none against G3Link's 2. G3Link's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. G3Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PatchPrinter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PatchPrinter against 5.0 for G3Link. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatchPrinter ships an update every 3 months, G3Link every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PatchPrinter versus G3Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchPrinterG3Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart van StiphoutRoger Imhof

Customer experience

PatchPrinter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

G3Link

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PatchPrinter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

G3Link

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • G3Link Pro$17.99

Questions

Is PatchPrinter free?
PatchPrinter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G3Link free?
G3Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PatchPrinter or G3Link?
PatchPrinter and G3Link are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PatchPrinter or G3Link have ads?
Neither PatchPrinter nor G3Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatchPrinter or G3Link?
PatchPrinter ships an update every 3 months, and G3Link every 6 weeks. Most recently, PatchPrinter was updated on September 21, 2026 and G3Link on August 24, 2026.

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