Comparison

Simply Patterns vs TechnoBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Simply Patterns

Features
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Simply Patterns: Effortless Rhythm Creation. Bring the power of a professional drum machine to your fingertips. Designed for producers, DJs, and rhythm enthusiasts, Simply Patterns strips away the complexity, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: the groove. Whether you are sketching out a techno skeleton or experimenting with complex polyrhythms, our intuitive interface makes music production feel natural and fluid. Key Features: Intuitive Step Sequencer: Build intricate patterns in seconds with a touch-optimized 16-step grid. High-Fidelity Sound Engine: Crisp, punchy drum kits inspired by legendary hardware and modern synthesis. Real-Time Tweaking: Adjust BPM, swing, and per-step velocity to give your tracks a human feel. Minimalist Workflow: No cluttered menus. A clean, distraction-free environment designed for peak creativity. Easy Export: Save your patterns and seamlessly integrate them into your favorite DAW or share them with collaborators. From the studio to the stage, Simply Patterns is the ultimate tool for quick, powerful, and fun beat-making. Start building your signature sound today. Privacy Policy: https://luchogax.com/simplypatterns/privacyΒ  Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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TechnoBuddy

Features
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Ever been on the dancefloor wondering what BPM the DJ is playing? Or how loud it actually is? TechnoBuddy gives you the answer β€” just open the app and hold up your phone. LIVE BPM DETECTION See the tempo of whatever is playing, updated in real time. Switch between genre presets β€” Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and Ambient β€” each tuned to the right BPM range. Or tap along manually with tap tempo. FREQUENCY SPECTRUM Watch the music come alive as a real-time frequency visualization. See the bass, mids, and highs broken down across the spectrum. Adjust smoothing to get the look you want. SOUND LEVEL METER Check the decibel level around you with clear zone indicators β€” Quiet, Moderate, Loud, and Danger. Know when to grab earplugs. BOOTH MODE Switch to a deep-red color scheme that won't ruin your night vision. Perfect for dark clubs and outdoor raves. MADE FOR THE DANCEFLOOR β€’ Retro CRT-style interface with phosphor glow and scanlines β€’ Works in portrait and landscape β€’ No internet required β€” everything runs on-device β€’ No ads, no tracking, no data collection β€’ Haptic beat pulse β€” feel the tempo without looking at your phone Whether you're deep in a warehouse set or vibing at a festival β€” TechnoBuddy is your pocket music nerd.

Screenshots

Simply Patterns3 screens
TechnoBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TechnoBuddy at none against Simply Patterns's 2. TechnoBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simply Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Simply Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TechnoBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Simply Patterns versus TechnoBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply PatternsTechnoBuddy
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuciano Gaston MarecoOlof Petterson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simply Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

TechnoBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Patterns free?
Simply Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TechnoBuddy free?
TechnoBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Patterns or TechnoBuddy have ads?
Simply Patterns shows ads; TechnoBuddy does not.

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