Comparison

TouchMix vs ZAGNALS

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

Head to head
About

TouchMix

This app provides wireless remote control for QSC TouchMix-30 Pro digital sound reinforcement mixers. It allows users to manage input and output channel processing, effects, recording, and more from an iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod touch.

Highlights
  • Wireless mixer control
  • Input channel processing
  • Output channel processing
  • Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
  • Stage monitor mix control
  • Multi-track recorder control
  • Scene and snapshot management
Features
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TouchMix-30 Control is an app for iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch that provides wireless control of QSC TouchMix-30 Pro digital sound reinforcement mixers. The app is not intended to perform any audio mixing or processing tasks on its own. Visit http://www.qsc.com for more information. When run on the iPad and iPad mini, the TouchMix-30 Control app closely follows the operational paradigm of the mixer. The iPad and the mixer GUI operate independently so it is possible for the iPad to act as an additional user interface that can display and control a set of functions completely different from those being controlled by the mixer’s screen and hardware. An alternate operation mode – Follow Mixer – is also available. With Follow Mixer engaged, the iPad follows the fader selection on the mixer. Touch a fader on the mixer and the iPad will display that channel’s Overview, EQ, Compressor, Sends or Gate screen. Touch a parameter on the iPad and the mixer’s rotary control will adjust it – or just drag on the iPad screen. When used without an actual TouchMix, the app acts as a demonstration of the mixer GUI and functionality. On the iPhone and iPod touch, the TouchMix Control app functions as a personal stage monitor mix control with the option to also remotely operate the mixer’s record and playback features as well as programmable user buttons. To prevent inadvertent adjustment of controls, the mixer operator may allow or restrict access to selected functions on a per-device basis. Features - Input channel processing (4-band PEQ, variable high & low-cut filters, gates, compressor) - Output channel processing (1/3 octave GEQ, 6-band PEQ, delay, variable high & low-cut filters, anti-feedback filters and wizard) - Two Real Time Analyzer (RTA) - Simple or Advanced mixer mode - Displays channel and output level meters - Channel and output levels - Effects and Aux (monitor) send levels - Select input presets from extensive library - Select and control 4 simultaneous effects - Input and output Mutes and Cues - Configure and control DCA and Mute Groups - Multi-track recorder arm, playback and transport - Two 24-channel Auto mixers - Scenes, Snapshots and Cue List Management - Includes TouchMix on-board Info system reference guide. - And more… Requirements - iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 16.5 or later - QSC TouchMix-30 Pro with version 3.0 or higher firmware installed. - QSC TouchMix-30 Pro connected to a Wi-Fi network (recommended). Visit http://www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections. - Note that controlling a mixer with multiple iOS devices running different versions of the app is not recommended. - QSC, LLC Website TouchMix Support Application License Agreement.

About

ZAGNALS

Features
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ZAGNALS turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional visual display — instantly readable from across any room. SPEECH TIMER Keep any talk on time with a full-screen green-yellow-red signal. Set your minimum (green), target (yellow), and maximum (red) times — or tap a preset — then count up or down. A persistent G / Y / R letter shows alongside the color, so the cue is clear even to colorblind viewers. Optional beep and a per-session report included. Perfect for public-speaking practice, club meetings, debates, and contests. DISPLAY MESSAGES (CUE) Type any message and display it full-screen in large, bold text. Save up to 10 favorite messages and reuse them with a single tap. Perfect for cueing speakers, directing audiences, or communicating across a room without interruption. COUNTDOWN TIMER Run a countdown with visual and audio alerts. Two-minute warning, 30-second strobe, and completion alerts keep everyone on schedule. CLOCK DISPLAY Show the current time in a large format clock — ideal for keeping sessions on track without anyone needing to check their phone. DESIGNED FOR DISTANCE Every element is sized and calibrated for visibility at 3 meters (10 feet). High-contrast color for any lighting condition. NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. One purchase. Works completely offline.

Screenshots

TouchMix2 screens
ZAGNALS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TouchMix at Free against ZAGNALS's $4.99. TouchMix also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). ZAGNALS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TouchMix is free to download; ZAGNALS costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchMix ships an update every 5 months, ZAGNALS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TouchMix versus ZAGNALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchMixZAGNALS
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.2 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.Gary Seiler

In-app purchases

None

TouchMix

No in-app purchases

None

ZAGNALS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchMix free?
TouchMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZAGNALS free?
ZAGNALS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TouchMix or ZAGNALS have ads?
Neither TouchMix nor ZAGNALS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchMix or ZAGNALS?
TouchMix ships an update every 5 months, and ZAGNALS every 5 weeks. Most recently, TouchMix was updated on July 5, 2026 and ZAGNALS on September 12, 2026.

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