Comparison

LFPatch vs Patch Assist

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

Head to head
About

LFPatch

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The patch tool allows the user to download patch data from a LightFactory or NEO system doe reference and editing. Once downloaded to the device you do not need to be connected to the lighting network to view or edit the patch data. Once you have finished editing you can upload your patch back to the LightFactory or NEO system.

About

Patch Assist

This app helps stage lighting professionals and enthusiasts calculate fixture patches and DMX addresses. It offers offline functionality, automatic roll-over across universes, and conflict warnings. Users can also export patch lists and convert DMX addresses to DIP switch settings.

Highlights
  • Patch fixtures by channel count
  • Automatic universe roll-over
  • DMX address conflict warnings
  • Save and edit fixture patches
  • Export patch lists to PDF/JPG
  • DIP switch calculator
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Patch Assist is a fast, clear helper for anyone working with stage lighting — technicians, LDs and DIY users. It works offline, with no accounts and no data collection. PATCH CALCULATOR • Patch fixtures one by one by channel count • Automatic roll-over across universe boundaries • Addresses shown as universe.address • Overlap (conflict) warnings for clashing addresses • Name, edit and bulk-add fixtures • Save patches inside the app GDTF SHARE (optional) • Sign in with your gdtf-share.com account and pick fixtures from the catalog • Channel count and mode fill in automatically • Favorites and recently used fixtures at hand EXPORT • Patch list to PDF or JPG with an event header • Share the usual way (Files, email, AirDrop, Photos) DIP SWITCH CALCULATOR • Convert a DMX address to DIP switch positions and back, live • Flip the block to match your real device English and Czech. For iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

LFPatch1 screens
Patch Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LFPatch at 4 against Patch Assist's 2. LFPatch also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LFPatch versus Patch Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLFPatchPatch Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDream Solutions LtdKrystof Havlik

In-app purchases

None

LFPatch

No in-app purchases

None

Patch Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LFPatch free?
LFPatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patch Assist free?
Patch Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LFPatch or Patch Assist have ads?
Neither LFPatch nor Patch Assist shows ads.

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