Comparison

SynthMaker Techno vs PatchLens

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

Head to head
About

SynthMaker Techno

Features
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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.

About

PatchLens

Features
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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

Screenshots

SynthMaker Techno1 screens
PatchLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
SynthMaker Techno versus PatchLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthMaker TechnoPatchLens
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersatoshi amasakiClashware Sร rl

In-app purchases

None

SynthMaker Techno

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PatchLens

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is SynthMaker Techno free?
SynthMaker Techno costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatchLens free?
PatchLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SynthMaker Techno or PatchLens have ads?
SynthMaker Techno shows ads; PatchLens does not.

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