Comparison

PatternBud vs WoodValvet

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

Head to head
About

PatternBud

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
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PatternBud is a MIDI CC and Program Change sequencer designed for controlling patterns across your music applications. Create sophisticated song arrangements by sequencing pattern changes in your synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers based on musical timing such as bars, beats, or note values. Key Features: - Multi-track sequencer with unlimited tracks and steps per track - Individual MIDI channel and CC number assignment per track - MIDI CC and Program Change message support for each step - Flexible step durations: bars, beats, note values, seconds, or minutes - Advanced action system for dynamic pattern control - Random value generation with customizable min/max ranges - Step-based actions including pattern jumps and random pattern selection - Copy, paste, insert, and delete operations for efficient workflow - Real-time step progress visualization with duration indicators - Tempo synchronization with host applications - Pattern switching via MIDI CC input - Comprehensive MIDI input and output routing - AudioKit-powered MIDI engine for precise timing - AUv3 plugin format for seamless DAW integration - Standalone app operation for hardware setups - iCloud based preset manager Advanced Action System: - Jump to specific steps or patterns - Trigger random steps within tracks - Send custom MIDI notes, CC, or PC messages - Execute actions at step start or end points - Chain multiple actions per step Perfect for controlling: - Pattern-based synthesizers and drum machines - Sequencer applications with multiple patterns - Hardware devices via MIDI CC/PC messages - Complex song arrangements and live performances - Any audio app supporting MIDI CC or AU parameter control PatternBud serves as the conductor for your electronic music setup, enabling you to create evolving compositions by orchestrating pattern changes across your entire rig. The application produces no audio itself - it focuses purely on MIDI control and timing. For AUv3 plugin usage, you'll need a compatible host application such as AUM, Cubase, apeMatrix, BeatMaker, or similar DAW software.

About

WoodValvet

This audio effect app emulates tube saturation with multiple stages, offering extensive control over drive, tube types, and circuit configurations. It features advanced filtering, modulation, and output processing for detailed sound shaping.

Highlights
  • 3 tube stages with individual drive control
  • Selectable tube types per stage
  • Series/parallel stage configuration
  • Input band filter with selectable slope
  • LFO modulation for drive and filter
  • Side chain input for drive modulation
  • Visual harmonic generation representation
Features
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WoodValvet is a tube emulated saturator with extra features : - has 3 tube stages each with their own “Drive”control. - each stage can be set to a different tube type (ECC82, …). - stage 2 & 3 can be set in series or in parallel to create different harmonics. - stage 1 & 2 are class A circuits, stage 3 is a class AB circuit. - an input band filter allows to add harmonics on the selected band only. - has out-of-band gain control - filter has selectable slope (12 .. 48 dB/oct) - a post tube out lowpass filter allows to reduce the higher harmonics. - a “Constant Level” setting matches the output level with the input level. - has an LFO to modulate the drive and filter settings. - side chain input can modulate the drive settings (increase or duck mode). - has an “Auto Gain Input” mode to automatically bring quiet signals into range. - has a Stereo spread control. - has a brick-wall limiter on output - has a DC blocking output filter - has an output phase switch. - has a visual representation of the generated harmonics. - has oversampling (1 .. 8) - has an extra inter modulation control for extra distortion.

Screenshots

PatternBud4 screens
WoodValvet2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatternBud at 44% against WoodValvet's 0%. PatternBud also leads on price ($4.99 vs $13.99). WoodValvet's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

PatternBud costs $4.99 and WoodValvet $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WoodValvet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of PatternBud's written reviews are positive against 0% of WoodValvet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternBud ships an update every 2 weeks, WoodValvet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PatternBud versus WoodValvet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternBudWoodValvet
Price$4.99 — better$13.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayWoodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio

Customer experience

PatternBud

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

WoodValvet

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PatternBud

No in-app purchases

None

WoodValvet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatternBud free?
PatternBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WoodValvet free?
WoodValvet costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PatternBud or WoodValvet?
WoodValvet is rated higher. PatternBud averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WoodValvet averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do PatternBud or WoodValvet have ads?
Neither PatternBud nor WoodValvet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternBud or WoodValvet?
PatternBud ships an update every 2 weeks, and WoodValvet fortnightly. Most recently, PatternBud was updated on October 24, 2026 and WoodValvet on October 6, 2026.

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