PatchLens vs Drums No Drums
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Drums No Drums
This app transforms any song into a drum practice tool by isolating drum tracks locally. It allows drummers to loop difficult sections, adjust playback speed, and record their performances. Import audio or video to practice with various stem mixes.
- Local drum track separation
- Multiple audio stem mixes
- Looping and speed control
- Performance recording
- AI-assisted song part detection
- Background audio playback
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Turn any imported song into a drum practice track. Drums No Drums helps drummers separate drums locally, loop hard parts, slow songs down, and record their performances with a focused player built for sticks-in-hand use. Import an audio file or video, then switch between Original, Drums Only, Drums Low, Bass + Drums, and No Drums. Use the waveform to scrub, capture loops, adjust speed, and jump to detected song parts like intro, verse, chorus, bridge, fill, and outro. Key features: - Local drum separation for supported songs - Drums Only, Drums Low, No Drums, Bass + Drums, and Original modes - Record & Review: capture your drums and play them back synced with the mix - Cached stems so processed songs reopen quickly - Waveform seeking, beat-snapped loop capture, and speed controls - On-device AI-assisted song parts for section practice - Optional synced metronome and haptic pulse - Import from Files, DRM-free audio files, direct audio links, and videos - Background audio and lock-screen controls Free includes 3 full practice songs. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited songs. Drums No Drums Pro: Monthly $2.99, Annual $19.99, or a one-time Lifetime unlock $39.99. Pro removes the 3-song limit for unlimited practice songs. Auto-renewing subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://drumsnodrums.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://drumsnodrums.com/terms.html
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Verdict
PatchLens and Drums No Drums are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PatchLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drums No Drums sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PatchLens | Drums No Drums |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clashware Sàrl | Drum Starz |
In-app purchases
PatchLens
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
Drums No Drums
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
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