# Surviving Audio vs PatchBoy

The clearest difference is price: PatchBoy at Free against Surviving Audio's $5.99. Surviving Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PatchBoy is free to download; Surviving Audio costs $5.99 up front. PatchBoy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Surviving Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surviving Audio | PatchBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **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 | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juerg Andres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896296893) | [Chris DeBrizzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776321234) |

## What reviewers say

### Surviving Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surviving-audio/id6766522743)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Surviving Audio free?

Surviving Audio costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PatchBoy free?

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

### Do Surviving Audio or PatchBoy have ads?

Neither Surviving Audio nor PatchBoy shows ads.

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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.*