# INTEGRA vs Patch Base

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: INTEGRA at none against Patch Base's 31. INTEGRA also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Patch Base's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 33 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 31%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patch Base sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. INTEGRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for INTEGRA against 3.4 for Patch Base. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 85 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of INTEGRA's written reviews are positive against 53% of Patch Base's.

INTEGRA ships an update every 33 months, Patch Base every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INTEGRA | Patch Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/integra-7-editor/id551547016/reviews) | [3.4 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-base/id1070270299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Coffeeshopped LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316294867) |

## What reviewers say

### INTEGRA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/integra-7-editor/id551547016)

This app offers remote graphical control for a specific synthesizer's parameters, including sound selection and studio set management. It allows for wireless operation via an iPad, enhancing the user's ability to manipulate synthesizer settings.

**Highlights:** Graphical control of synthesizer parameters, Remote control of SuperNATURAL Synth Tones, Part Mixer and Motional Surround control, Sound selection and Studio Set management, Wireless control via iPad, Remote parameter manipulation on large display

**In-app purchases:** none


### Patch Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-base/id1070270299)

This app allows users to visualize, edit, and organize patches for a wide range of hardware synthesizers. It offers real-time parameter editing, patch bank management, and the ability to create random or initial patches. Users can also test sounds with an on-screen keyboard.

**Highlights:** Visualize synth patches, Real-time parameter editing, Manage patch banks, Create random patches, On-screen keyboard for sound testing, Extensive synthesizer support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch Base: Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access: Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Casio CZ-101 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Oberheim Matrix-6r | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha DX7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha TX7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ensoniq ESQ-1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Korg Volca FM | $29.99 | one-time |
| Korg microKorg | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland JD-Xi | $29.99 | one-time |
| Korg Minilogue | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland JV-1080 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Waldorf Blofeld | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland D-50 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland D-05 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland D-110 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Novation Bass Station II | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha DX100 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Access Virus TI Snow | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha TG33 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland JV-1010 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha SY77 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland XV-5050 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha TX81Z | $29.99 | one-time |
| Oberheim Matrix-1000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Korg Volca FM2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Oberheim Matrix-6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha DX7II | $29.99 | one-time |
| Roland JV-880 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yamaha Reface DX | $29.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and logical interface design
- 🎛️ Comprehensive parameter editing for supported synths
- 💾 Excellent patch management and librarian features
- 📱 Works seamlessly across iPad and Mac
- 🔄 iCloud integration for patch backup and sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High pricing model ($30 per synth or subscription)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ No free trial without subscription commitment
- 📖 Poor documentation and lack of tutorials
- 🔌 Inconsistent MIDI connectivity and configuration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 14.2 and other versions
- MIDI buffer full errors with DX7IIFD
- Sysex transfer stalls and timeouts
- Cannot access operators 4-6 on Volca FM
- Algorithm changes crash app

**Requested features**

- MFB Dominion 1 editor
- Arturia Microfreak randomizer
- Novation Circuit Tracks support
- Korg Wavestate editor
- Roland MKS-70 and MKS-80 controllers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INTEGRA free?

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

### Is Patch Base free?

Patch Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, INTEGRA or Patch Base?

INTEGRA and Patch Base are both rated 3.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45 and 85 ratings respectively.

### Do INTEGRA or Patch Base have ads?

Neither INTEGRA nor Patch Base shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, INTEGRA or Patch Base?

INTEGRA ships an update every 33 months, and Patch Base every 3 weeks. Most recently, INTEGRA was updated on October 9, 2026 and Patch Base 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.*