# Band Session Note vs Patch & I/O

The clearest difference is price: Patch & I/O at Free against Band Session Note's $6.99. Band Session Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Patch & I/O is free to download; Band Session Note costs $6.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Patch & I/O sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Band Session Note | Patch & I/O |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sung ju KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781333993) | [HYO SEOP LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790621758) |

## What reviewers say

### Band Session Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991)

This app allows musicians to handwrite musical scores and charts digitally using an Apple Pencil. It offers tools for sketching chords, rhythms, and annotating imported scores, with features for creating custom sections and setlists for band rehearsals and performances.

**Highlights:** Handwritten score sketching with Apple Pencil, Drum notation with standard lines, Annotate imported scores (PDF/photo), Solfège stickers for kids, Create and manage setlists, Customizable song sections, Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 드럼팩 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 음악놀이 | $0.99 | one-time |
| String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


### Patch & I/O

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-and-io-stage-io-list/id6809173652)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Band Session Note free?

Band Session Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Patch & I/O free?

Patch & I/O is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Band Session Note or Patch & I/O have ads?

Neither Band Session Note nor Patch & I/O shows ads.

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