Comparison

PatchMemo GX vs ThermVoltTube

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

Head to head
About

PatchMemo GX

Features
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Which patch was that again? What's this one even for? β€” Every multi-effects user knows the struggle. PatchMemo GX puts an end to "patch confusion." PatchMemo GX is a companion app for recording and managing your BOSS GX-1 patch settings. The official app shows you a list of patch names, but names alone aren't enough to remember what's what. Record your effect chains, gear setups, notes, and tags β€” and instantly find "that sound you made that time." β—† Patch Management Supports all user patches from U01 to U99. Record settings for every effect block: PREAMP/CAB, OD/DS, FX1–3, DELAY, REVERB, and more. ASSIGN matrix notes included. Tags and search help you find any patch in seconds. β—† Setlists Log the order of patches used for each gig or practice session. Look back anytime to see "what did I use at that show?" β—† Library A unique feature that lets you save your favorite amp + cabinet combinations as Rigs. You can also record guitar, pickup, and output routing combinations. Load them as templates into patches to speed up your workflow. β—† Anytime, Anywhere No Bluetooth or cable connection needed. View and edit your patch info on your phone β€” at the studio, at home, or on the go. β—† More ・5 languages (ζ—₯本θͺžγƒ»English・Deutschγƒ»ν•œκ΅­μ–΄γƒ»PortuguΓͺs) ・Dark mode UI ・Fully offline (no cloud required) ・All data stored on your device Privacy Policy: https://dev.nishimoto-learning.jp/apps/patchmemogx/privacy Terms of Use: https://dev.nishimoto-learning.jp/apps/patchmemogx/terms This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. BOSS and GX-1 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roland Corporation.

About

ThermVoltTube

Features
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ThermVoltTube is an asymmetric triode distortion processor for iPhone and iPad. Use it as a standalone audio app or insert the included AUv3 effect in a compatible host such as GarageBand. Its nonlinear core models a tube preamplifier with selectable 12AX7 and 12AT7 behavior. Asymmetric plate transfer, grid conduction, Miller capacitance, plate impedance, operating temperature, tube bias, and selectable plate-supply behavior create a response with prominent even-order harmonic content. FEATURES - Selectable 12AX7 and 12AT7 tube behavior - Asymmetric triode transfer and grid-conduction modeling - Temperature and tube-bias controls - Selectable 200 V / 300 V plate-supply behavior and sag - Instrument and line input modes - Boost stage - Adjustable gain, high-pass filter, tone, drive, and output - 2x and 4x oversampling modes - Standalone iOS/iPadOS app - AUv3 audio effect for compatible hosts TRY BEFORE UNLOCKING The app provides 10 minutes of full-featured active use. Demo time advances only while the standalone app or AUv3 effect is actively being used. After the allowance is used, audio processing is disabled for 24 hours. A one-time, non-consumable In-App Purchase unlocks unlimited use in both the standalone app and AUv3 extension. Restore Purchases is available in the standalone app. ThermVoltTube is designed for guitar, bass, synthesizers, keyboards, and other sources that benefit from asymmetric tube-style saturation.

Screenshots

PatchMemo GX4 screens
ThermVoltTube2 screens

Verdict

The call

PatchMemo GX and ThermVoltTube are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PatchMemo GX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and ThermVoltTube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PatchMemo GX versus ThermVoltTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchMemo GXThermVoltTube
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi NishimotoShoma Kondo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatchMemo GX

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Monthly)$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$22.99
1 purchases

ThermVoltTube

One-time1
  • ThermVoltTube Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is PatchMemo GX free?
PatchMemo GX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThermVoltTube free?
ThermVoltTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PatchMemo GX or ThermVoltTube have ads?
Neither PatchMemo GX nor ThermVoltTube shows ads.

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