# PatchMap vs SWAY

The clearest difference is price: PatchMap at Free against SWAY's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PatchMap is free to download; SWAY costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchMap | SWAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sway-rhythm-instrument/id6811997833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895645928) | [弢 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773991027) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchmap/id6777020444)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SWAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sway-rhythm-instrument/id6811997833)

Create synthesized rhythms using touch and motion. Build complex patterns with independent track lengths, parameter locks, and live recording. Shape your sound with LFOs, effects, and vinyl textures. Export your creations as WAV or MP3.

**Highlights:** 16 synthesized tracks, Independent track lengths, Parameter locks and live recording, Swipe-to-paint sequencing, Independent track effects, Device motion control, Export WAV/MP3

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchMap free?

PatchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SWAY free?

SWAY costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PatchMap or SWAY have ads?

Neither PatchMap nor SWAY 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.*