# PatchPal vs ArtNet sACN Viewer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchPal | ArtNet sACN Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Hurrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709784175) | [Philip Daniel Schwanke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774976520) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchPal

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArtNet sACN Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artnet-sacn-viewer/id6774976518)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchPal free?

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

### Is ArtNet sACN Viewer free?

ArtNet sACN Viewer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PatchPal or ArtNet sACN Viewer have ads?

Neither PatchPal nor ArtNet sACN Viewer shows ads.

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