PatchPal vs ArtNet sACN Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PatchPal
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PatchPal is a lighting fixture database and calculator for event lighting professionals. Features - Look up basic information about a lighting fixture - what power does it draw, how much does it weigh, what connectors does it have. - Select multiple fixtures to quickly calculate their total power draw or weight. - Links to product manuals for each fixture for more in depth information. Usage - Search for a specific fixture by tapping on the magnifying glass on the top left of the home page. - See more information about a fixture by tapping on it. - Add a fixture to your inventory by tapping the plus icon next to it. - Add up the total power draw and weight of all the lights you've selected by tapping the calculator symbol at the bottom right of the app.
ArtNet sACN Viewer
Monitor Art-Net and sACN lighting network traffic in real-time. Visualize DMX channel values, track packet rates, and manage source priorities. Works over WiFi and Ethernet for comprehensive network analysis.
- Live DMX channel visualization
- Source IP and sACN priority display
- Multi-source HTP merging
- Packet rate monitoring
- Independent Art-Net/sACN monitoring
- WiFi and Ethernet support
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ArtNet sACN Viewer Real-time monitoring for Art-Net and sACN lighting networks. ArtNet sACN Viewer listens for Art-Net and sACN traffic on your local network over WiFi or Ethernet. Active universes appear automatically as packets arrive, with channel values updating live. Features - Live DMX channel visualization per universe - Universe Overview grid โ see all universes at a glance with live activity - Source IP display and sACN source priorities - Multi-source HTP merging with sACN priority rules - Art-Net subnet/universe mapping with optional +1 offset and hex notation - Packet rate monitoring per universe - Toggle to keep screen on during monitoring - Enable/disable Art-Net and sACN monitoring independently - Works over WiFi and Ethernet Note: Traffic is only visible if sent as broadcast or as unicast to the listening device. The app listens to one interface at a time, with Ethernet always taking priority over WiFi when connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PatchPal at Free against ArtNet sACN Viewer's $3.99. PatchPal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
PatchPal is free to download; ArtNet sACN Viewer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PatchPal | ArtNet sACN Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cem Hurrell | Philip Daniel Schwanke |
In-app purchases
PatchPal
No in-app purchases
ArtNet sACN Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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