# DMXRef vs PatchPal

The clearest difference is price: PatchPal at Free against DMXRef's $4.99. PatchPal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). DMXRef's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PatchPal is free to download; DMXRef costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMXRef | PatchPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmxref-dmx-address-helper/id288779094/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Swan](https://appshunter.io/developer/287114349) | [Cem Hurrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709784175) |

## What reviewers say

### DMXRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmxref-dmx-address-helper/id288779094)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app helps lighting professionals and technicians quickly calculate and manage DMX addresses and DIP switch settings. It offers instant conversions, batch address filling, and storage for device configurations, streamlining setup for live events and theatre productions.

**Highlights:** Convert DMX, DIP switch, local/global addresses, Fill multiple fixture addresses across universes, Convert local to global DMX addresses, Store custom DIP switch settings, Dark mode and clean UI, Universe and channel calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PatchPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchpal-lighting-tool/id6468351720)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMXRef free?

DMXRef costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PatchPal free?

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

### Do DMXRef or PatchPal have ads?

Neither DMXRef nor PatchPal shows ads.

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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.*