SynthMaker Techno vs PatchLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SynthMaker Techno
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SynthMaker is a compact acid bass synthesizer with a cosmic tactile control panel. Shape oscillator, filter, envelope, keyboard notes, and step patterns from a dark live synth interface.
PatchLens
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Save synth and pedal settings from a photo, then add editable hotspots and recall notes. The demo and 3 patch records stay free; Pro Lifetime is a one-time unlock. PatchLens helps musicians capture hardware synth, pedal, and semi-modular settings as private local patch records. Take or import a photo, mark the knobs and jacks that matter, add values and notes, then search your local patch library later. Optional on-device text recognition can suggest visible panel labels, but you stay in control of every saved value. PatchLens does not require an account, does not upload your photos, and does not promise automatic universal knob or cable detection. Pro Lifetime is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks the full local patch library, on-device OCR label assist, and recall-sheet sharing. The bundled demo and 3 patch records stay free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bonega.ai/patchlens/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PatchLens at Free against SynthMaker Techno's $1.99. PatchLens also leads on ads (none vs shown). SynthMaker Techno's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
PatchLens is free to download; SynthMaker Techno costs $1.99 up front. PatchLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SynthMaker Techno asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SynthMaker Techno | PatchLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | satoshi amasaki | Clashware Sร rl |
In-app purchases
SynthMaker Techno
No in-app purchases
PatchLens
- Pro Lifetime$4.99









