Comparison

PatchRig FX vs Lunelo

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

Head to head
About

PatchRig FX

Features
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PatchRig FX turns sound ideas into playable, editable effects rigs for guitar, bass, keys, vocals, drums, and reference audio. Start with 500 generated pedalboards, 500 generated pedals, 60 super pedals, built-in audition performances, and 31,777 bundled song-tone profiles. Create a board from a sound description, a song-title trait profile, or an imported recording/reference loop. Then audition it, edit pedals, amps, voices, MIDI tools, and DSP blocks, save favorites, export audio, sync privately, or share playable patches. Create fast: - Play through a ready pedalboard. - Describe a sound and generate an editable rig. - Create an inspired board from bundled song-tone traits. - Import local audio and build around guitar, bass, keys, vocals, drums, or the full mix. - Design individual pedals, amps, preamps, vocal tools, instrument voices, and safe Open DSP patches. - Preview pedals, amps, voices, and DSP blocks before adding them. - Compare, tune, rename, save, export, sync, and share. For live use and auditioning, PatchRig works with standard USB Audio Class compliant USB or USB-C audio interfaces and Core Audio compatible devices supported by iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Use an interface with instrument, line, or microphone inputs for guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, or other sources, then monitor through the interface outputs or a supported system output. On Mac, registered Audio Unit effects can be validated and used when they are available through the system Audio Unit host path. PatchRig does not require a specific hardware brand and does not download executable plug-in code at runtime. The free app includes a polished starter set, built-in audition sounds, prompt-created board preview, designer preview, and basic import/reference analysis. PatchRig Pro unlocks the full 500-board library, the full generated pedal catalog, 60 super pedals, amp and DSP designers, MIDI and instrument voices, unlimited saved creations, export, sharing, iCloud sync, and community publishing. PatchRig includes loop audition, richer built-in reference performances, A/B comparison, meters, spectrum views, bypass controls, graph editing, inline pedal/amp insertion, recent boards, rename/save flows, and shareable preview audio for community items. PatchRig is honest about audio boundaries. Song and artist requests create original boards inspired by broad tone traits, not exact recording, preset, artist, amp, cabinet, IR, or clone claims. PatchRig only uses built-in safe audio blocks and bundled resources; it does not download executable plugin code at runtime. Unsupported or design-only requests fail visibly instead of silently substituting something else.

About

Lunelo

Features
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Monahzen is your personal sound studio for focus, relaxation, and sleep. Layer rain, fire, bowls, and synth beds in the Sound Mixer, browse curated ambient worlds, and play full-length tracks with an immersive player designed for long listening sessions. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Sound Mixer β€” blend multiple layers, save presets, and keep favorites offline. β€’ Explore β€” discover sounds by mood, zone, and vibe; open focused playlists in one tap. β€’ Full player β€” smooth looping beds, optional ambience layers, AirPlay-friendly listening. β€’ Library & mixes β€” save what you love and return anytime. β€’ Sign in with Apple β€” optional profile for a personalized experience. WHO IT’S FOR Students, remote workers, meditators, and anyone who wants calmer spaces without clutter. IMPORTANT Monahzen is a wellness and entertainment audio app. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional healthcare advice. Relax deeper. Focus longer. Let Monahzen shape the sound around your day.

Screenshots

PatchRig FX4 screens
Lunelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lunelo at none against PatchRig FX's 1. Lunelo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PatchRig FX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. PatchRig FX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lunelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatchRig FX ships an update every 3 days, Lunelo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PatchRig FX versus Lunelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchRig FXLunelo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size428 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob RightmyerMartin Alekseev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PatchRig FX

One-time1
  • PatchRig Pro$39.99
None

Lunelo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatchRig FX free?
PatchRig FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lunelo free?
Lunelo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PatchRig FX or Lunelo have ads?
Neither PatchRig FX nor Lunelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatchRig FX or Lunelo?
PatchRig FX ships an update every 3 days, and Lunelo every 3 weeks. Most recently, PatchRig FX was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lunelo on September 22, 2026.

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