Comparison

PatchMap vs AlyDeejay

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

Head to head
About

PatchMap

Features
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PatchMap is the fast, structured way for Eurorack players to document, search, and recreate their patches. Stop relying on blurry phone photos and scattered notes β€” capture every connection in seconds and find any patch later. Fast Patch Recording Pick a module, mark an output and an input, and save the connection. Logging a full patch takes seconds, not minutes, so you can document a great sound before it slips away. Your Module Library Build a library of your rack's modules once and reuse it for every patch. Add modules with their HP, type, and I/O so your records stay accurate and consistent. Powerful Search Search your entire patch history by module name, tag, or date. The good patch you made last month is always one tap away. Signal Flow Visualization See each patch as a clean connection diagram β€” modules laid out with color-coded cables β€” so you can understand the routing at a glance and recreate it exactly. Tags & Notes Organize patches with tags like ambient, percussion, or drone, and add text notes to capture settings, knob positions, and ideas. Shareable Patch Cards Generate a clean patch card image and share it to Instagram, Reddit, or with friends in one tap. Privacy First PatchMap works completely offline. No account, no cloud, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. Built for modular synth players with mid-to-large systems who patch often and want to remember every great sound.

About

AlyDeejay

Features
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We bring a complete, professional DJ workflow to Mac, iPhone, and iPad: dual decks, powerful performance tools, and smart mixing across your entire music library-all optimized and ready to use wherever you perform. Try AlyDeejay for free for 14 days. Then, unlock the full app with a one-time, lifetime purchase. No subscription required. - LET THE APP MIX FOR YOU - The AI ​​Automix feature selects and blends tracks while keeping you in full control. Set the mix's vibe, change the next track, or take over either deck at any moment. - FIND THE RIGHT TRACK - The Harmonic Live feature analyzes musical keys and highlights compatible tracks directly in your library, helping you make confident choices without interrupting your performance. - MIX YOUR WAY - β€’ Two fully equipped decks with horizontal and vertical waveforms β€’ Real-time track element separation (Stems): vocals, drums, bass, and instruments β€’ Hot cues, loops, Sync, tempo, EQ, filters, and crossfader β€’ Original performance effects (FX), including Impact Out, Noise, Echo, and more β€’ Integrated sampler and drum kits β€’ Precise touch controls (jog wheel, navigation, and vinyl mode) β€’ Customizable interface with light and dark themes - YOUR MUSIC. YOUR LIBRARY - Import music folders from the "Files" app and organize them into playlists. AlyDeejay analyzes BPM, key, beat grids, and waveforms directly on your device. Your library remains accessible even without an internet connection. - DJ GEAR READY - Connect a compatible MIDI controller or configure your own console. - OFFLINE OPERATION - Track analysis, recommendations, effects (FX), Stems, and Automix run directly on the device, ensuring your essential workflow is available wherever you mix. - Created by a DJ. Designed for performance -

Screenshots

PatchMap4 screens
AlyDeejay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchMap at none against AlyDeejay's 2. AlyDeejay's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. AlyDeejay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PatchMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PatchMap versus AlyDeejay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchMapAlyDeejay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ™“ ιƒ­SORIN NAE

In-app purchases

None

PatchMap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AlyDeejay

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • AlyDeejay Pro - Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is PatchMap free?
PatchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlyDeejay free?
AlyDeejay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PatchMap or AlyDeejay have ads?
Neither PatchMap nor AlyDeejay shows ads.

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