Comparison

Quiztones vs PatchBoy

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

Head to head
About

Quiztones

This app helps music producers and engineers develop their critical listening skills for audio mixing. It offers a unique, ear-focused training system to identify and address frequency issues quickly, improving mixes in just minutes a day. Users can train with their own music and see significant improvements in just two weeks.

Highlights
  • Identify and remove problem frequencies
  • Develop critical listening skills
  • Eliminate frequency sweeping
  • Train ears without visual cues
  • 450+ frequency-based quizzes
  • Import own audio for training
  • Multiple training modes and levels
Features
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Join 475,000+ producers & engineers who trust Quiztones to improve their mixes — in just 3 minutes a day! Here’s how it works… TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF MIXING Quiztones will help you trust your ears, save valuable time in the studio, and leave everyone speechless when you suddenly start pinpointing problem frequencies with complete confidence. IT’S THE FASTEST WAY TO… - Identify and remove problem frequencies - Eliminate the need to sweep for frequencies in a mix - Develop intuition for which frequencies to boost or cut - Develop critical listening skills for better mixes - Prevent noise buildup in your mixes and recordings NO MORE SWEEPING Been mixing for a while but still don’t trust your ears? It’s not your fault. Quiztones eliminates the need to sweep for frequencies, cutting years off your learning curve TRAIN YOUR EARS, NOT YOUR EYES! Unlike other apps, Quiztones uses no visual cues, training your brain to actually HEAR critical balance issues in your mix 450+ QUIZZES Using our proprietary training system of frequency-altered loops, instruments and tones, you won’t run out of quizzes any time soon! FOR NEWBIES & PROS In a hurry to level up your mixing skills? With hundreds of quizzes, multiple training modes and levels, you’ll start to see results quickly, even if you have no experience PREMIUM LOOPS Unlock a growing library of loops, instruments, and genres to help you nail every mix EASY AUDIO IMPORT Train with the music you love, including songs from your own device and music library BETTER MIXES IN 2 WEEKS OR LESS You’ll be amazed at how quickly using Quiztones for just a few minutes a day will improve your mixes, recordings, and productions GET STARTED FOR FREE It doesn’t have to take years to train your ears! Get started with Quiztones for FREE today! ===== Real reviews from real users: "Turns out, this app offers everything offered in that Berklee class of mine… in an app!" — Damian E., No Treble “The Quiztones app is far and away the best app I've purchased. It's an incredible tool for all audio engineers and musicians ... My mixing has improved by leaps and bounds after just a few weeks with Quiztones.” — Austin M. “I love this app. Has taken my ability to hear frequencies to heights I never imagined was possible at this point in my career. This app is a game changer. Be consistent with it and it will change the way you hear music.” — JayAllDay “This is fantastic. I’m a bit of a workaholic, and blind, audio engineer. This is like the holy grail of an iOS game for me. It’s simultaneously fun and productive. I can play on the go to have better ideas of what I’m hearing on my phone for later correction in Pro Tools, or plug into one of my monitor sets at home to test my instinct... and it’s a game, with categories and scores. Much respect.” — justmikeaf “Trained me up well! This app helped me become MUCH faster with EQ, and helped me know with greater precision what I'm hearing all around .” — MarkBvllock ===== Quiztones Terms: https://theproaudiofiles.com/quiztones/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PatchBoy

This app streamlines live sound setup by allowing users to visually build stage plots, generate input lists, and automate patching. It supports various band setups, console types, and stage box configurations, simplifying sound checks and exports.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop stage plot builder
  • Automated input list generation
  • Stage box and console patching
  • Smart microphone and DI library
  • Sound check progress tracking
  • Exportable PDF and CSV reports
  • Wireless and in-ear monitor management
Features
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PatchBoy is the stage plot that builds your input list and your patch as you go. Drag a vocal, an amp, a DI or a drum kit onto the stage and PatchBoy turns it into a numbered channel automatically. Drop a stage box where the rack sits and one tap patches every input to the nearest box, then to your FOH, monitor and broadcast desks. The stage, the list and the patch are the same document seen three ways, so they can never drift apart. BUILD THE STAGE • Drag-and-drop stage plot for iPhone and iPad • Start from a band template: full band, rock, worship, singer-songwriter, DJ, corporate AV • Real stage geography: drums upstage, vocals down front, wedges along the edge facing the band • Drum kit builder: explode a kit into 4-piece, 5-piece or full studio channels, named and mic'd GET THE INPUTS RIGHT • The input list builds and renumbers itself as you place and move sources • Drag to reorder, lock a channel so drums stay 1–8 when you add a vocal • Smart mic and DI library: a condenser auto-arms 48V, a dynamic clears it, ribbons get a phantom warning • Per-channel stand choice and notes • On iPad, see the stage and the input list side by side STAGE BOXES ON THE PLOT • Place SD-Racks, Rios, DL32s, Stage 64s, NSBs and more right where they live on stage • Each box shows inputs used against its real capacity • Auto-patch sends every input to the nearest box with a free input, then numbers desk channels 1:1 • Wedges, IEMs, subs and PA are outputs too, patched to box outputs with their own mix numbers KNOW YOUR CONSOLES • Library of about 110 consoles and 85 stage boxes: DiGiCo Quantum, SD and S-Series, Avid S6L, Yamaha RIVAGE, DM7, CL, QL and TF, Allen & Heath dLive, Avantis and SQ, Midas PRO, HD96 and M32, Behringer WING and X32, SSL Live, Lawo mc², Calrec, Soundcraft Vi and Si, PreSonus StudioLive, Waves LV1, QSC • FOH, monitor and broadcast desks on one show, with the split type (gain share, analog split, separate racks) • Live capacity check against real analog I/O and the desk's processing ceiling, plus a warning when a box and a desk don't share a transport SOUND CHECK • Mons, FOH and Truck each confirm every input independently • A progress bar and per-channel indicators show what's good everywhere and what's still hanging WIRELESS AND IN-EARS • Add IEMs and wireless mics and they collect into clean racks • Track brand, model, band and operating frequency per unit SHARE AND EXPORT • Export a clean multi-page PDF: stage plot, input list, input patch for every desk, output patch, stage boxes and RF sheet • Export CSV, including a channel-name file per desk for your console's naming tool • Hand a whole show to the crew with a short share code • Keep every show you've built and switch between them FREE AND PRO The drag-and-drop stage plot, input list, sound-check mode, RF racks and one saved show are free. PatchBoy Pro ($29.99/year) unlocks the console patch with the full desk and stage box library, auto-patch, output patch, unlimited shows, crew share, and PDF and CSV export. Auto-renewing annual subscription, cancel anytime in Settings. Your shows stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking. eighty32 — field tools for AV, RF & broadcast. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://patchboy.eighty32.com/privacy PatchBoy Pro is an auto-renewable annual subscription ($29.99/year or local equivalent). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Screenshots

Quiztones4 screens
PatchBoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quiztones at 4.6 against PatchBoy's 4.0. Quiztones also leads on ratings volume (351 vs 2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Quiztones sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PatchBoy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiztones holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiztones has 351 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quiztones ships an update every 3 months, PatchBoy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quiztones versus PatchBoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuiztonesPatchBoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (351 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings351 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Pro Audio FilesChris DeBrizzio

Customer experience

Quiztones

All ratings351 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative20.5%

PatchBoy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Quiztones

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • iTunes library integration not working
  • EQ boost/cut not audible in some cases

Requested features

8 requests
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Ability to select specific frequency ranges
  • More varied quiz types (e.g. compression, panning)
  • Competitive leaderboard or social features
  • Tone generator with multiple waveforms
Show 3 more
  • Tutorials and explanations for beginners
  • Option to use full songs instead of short clips
  • Feedback on wrong answers to aid learning

PatchBoy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Quiztones

Subscriptions3
  • Quiztones Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Quiztones Pro — Annual$19.991 Year
  • Quiztones Pro — Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

PatchBoy

Subscriptions1
  • PatchBoy Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Quiztones free?
Quiztones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PatchBoy free?
PatchBoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quiztones or PatchBoy?
Quiztones is rated higher. Quiztones averages 4.6 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while PatchBoy averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Quiztones or PatchBoy have ads?
Neither Quiztones nor PatchBoy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quiztones or PatchBoy?
Quiztones ships an update every 3 months, and PatchBoy every 2 months. Most recently, Quiztones was updated on October 11, 2026 and PatchBoy on September 29, 2026.

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