# PatternBud vs WoodValvet

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PatternBud | WoodValvet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $13.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternbud-midi-cc-sequencer/id1608966928/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodvalvet/id6456797752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066413972) |

## What reviewers say

### PatternBud

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

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


### WoodValvet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodvalvet/id6456797752)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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