# Patterning vs Magnetic Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnetic Echo at none against Patterning's 3. Magnetic Echo also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Patterning's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterning sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Magnetic Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Patterning against 5.0 for Magnetic Echo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patterning has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterning | Magnetic Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterning-drum-sequencer/id6778567476/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetic-echo-tape-delay/id6809766469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olympia Noise Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/500740314) | [Baturay Koc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623415331) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterning-drum-sequencer/id6778567476)

This music creation app offers a circular drum machine with a powerful sequencer. It's free to download and includes a vast library of drum kits and effects. Unlock advanced production and sync tools through an in-app purchase or a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Circular drum machine interface, Powerful sequencer engine, Extensive drum kit library, Built-in effects and mixing, Song mode for arrangement, Audio and MIDI export options, Ableton Link and MIDI sync

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patterning+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Patterning Studio Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Studio Pack (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Magnetic Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetic-echo-tape-delay/id6809766469)

This app offers a vintage-inspired multi-head tape delay and spring reverb effect for mobile devices. It recreates the warm echoes, ambient trails, and analog textures of classic tape echo machines, with adjustable feedback and saturation for unique soundscapes.

**Highlights:** Multi-head tape delay, Spring reverb effect, Wow and flutter simulation, Feedback and saturation controls, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Dub and ambient soundscapes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterning free?

Patterning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magnetic Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patterning or Magnetic Echo?

Patterning and Magnetic Echo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Patterning or Magnetic Echo have ads?

Neither Patterning nor Magnetic Echo 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.*