# Tone Workshop vs PatchBoy

The clearest difference is device support: Tone Workshop at 4 against PatchBoy's 2. Tone Workshop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone Workshop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone Workshop | PatchBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchboy-stage-plot-and-patch/id6782497487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嘉欣 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640395440) | [Chris DeBrizzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776321234) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-workshop/id6752288486)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| quarterly subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| annual subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| 专业版永久激活 | $9.99 | one-time |


### PatchBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchboy-stage-plot-and-patch/id6782497487)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatchBoy Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone Workshop free?

Tone Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PatchBoy free?

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

### Do Tone Workshop or PatchBoy have ads?

Neither Tone Workshop nor PatchBoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone Workshop or PatchBoy?

Tone Workshop ships an update every 2 months, and PatchBoy every 2 months. Most recently, Tone Workshop was updated on June 11, 2026 and PatchBoy on September 10, 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.*