Comparison

VBAN Receptor Lite vs TouchOSC

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

Head to head
About

VBAN Receptor Lite

This app transforms your mobile device into a high-quality wireless headphone, allowing you to listen to VBAN audio streams in CD quality. It supports PCM audio transport over local networks, ideal for users of virtual audio mixers.

Highlights
  • Listen to VBAN audio streams
  • CD Quality audio format (44.1 kHz max)
  • Transform device into wireless headphone
  • Play/Stop streaming
  • Connect to first detected stream
  • Display device IP address
  • Setup VBAN UDP port
Features
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VB-AUDIO Software / VBAN-Receptor Lite allows listening to the VBAN stream called "Stream1" in CD Quality Format (44.1 kHz max, 16 bits max, stereo max) and transform your mobile device in High Quality Wireless Headphone. VBAN protocol is made to transport native audio in PCM format on any local network (LAN or WLAN). VBAN Stream can be generated by Voicemeeter Application, the Virtual Audio Device Mixer (www.voicemeeter.com) or the VBAN-Talkie application! HELP: How to send VBAN Stream to Mobile Devices: https://forum.vb-audio.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=443 Additional Features: - Play / Stop Streaming. - "Connect" Button plays the first incoming detected stream called "Stream1". Other functions in menu: - Display mobile device IP-Address. - Setup VBAN Protocol UDP port. - Network Quality parameters (Medium per default), for latency optimisation.

About

TouchOSC

This app provides a powerful and flexible modular control surface for MIDI and OSC messages. It features a GPU-powered editor for creating complex layouts, cross-network synchronized editing, and a scripting engine for deep customization. It's designed for musicians and audio professionals seeking advanced control over their digital audio workstations and other compatible software.

Highlights
  • Modular control surface
  • Powerful integrated editor
  • MIDI and OSC message support
  • Cross-network synchronized editing
  • Scripting engine for customization
  • Wired & wireless MIDI connections
Features
Currently charting
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Brand-new app. Brand-new powerful editor. We've listened for the past 10 years and we've re-written the application from the ground up - with speed, features and usability in mind. A GPU-powered, fast and advanced integrated editor is part of TouchOSC on all platforms - create the most complex of control layouts with ease and precision. MIDI, OSC and more... TouchOSC supports sending and receiving any number of MIDI and OSC messages on many connections simultaneously. On top of OSC over UDP & TCP, we support every type of wired & wireless MIDI connection your device can offer, including MIDI over USB. Cross-Network. Synchronized editing. Multiple instances of TouchOSC can be connected on the network for synchronized editing. Use the precision of your desktop's mouse and keyboard for fine-grained, detailed editing - test-drive and preview in real-time on all connected touch-screen devices at the same time. Scripting and local messages. A lightweight and fast scripting engine allows deep access to all aspects of your controller and enables limitless customization and interactivity. For less complex tasks we've added local messages - simply wire up controls to transmit or display values; no need to break out the big (code) guns. Easy. This is only the beginning... We've supported and updated TouchOSC Mk1 for more than 10 years and we're planning to do the same for this new version. We've already got a whole bunch of features cooking that were just not quite ready yet. There is so much more to come... Welcome to the next generation!

Screenshots

VBAN Receptor Lite3 screens
TouchOSC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VBAN Receptor Lite at Free against TouchOSC's $19.99. VBAN Receptor Lite also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). TouchOSC's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (72% vs 51%). 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

VBAN Receptor Lite is free to download; TouchOSC costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TouchOSC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchOSC has 240 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of VBAN Receptor Lite's written reviews are positive against 72% of TouchOSC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBAN Receptor Lite ships an update every 4 months, TouchOSC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VBAN Receptor Lite versus TouchOSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBAN Receptor LiteTouchOSC
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating3.4 (14 ratings)4.6 (240 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews71.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent BurelHexler LLC

Customer experience

VBAN Receptor Lite

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative43.9%

TouchOSC

All ratings232 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative19.2%

Bugs and requests

VBAN Receptor Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TouchOSC

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes and won't reopen
  • Connection drops between iPad and computer
  • OSC not transmitting despite showing connected
  • Screen goes blank when typing text
  • Document tree scrolling jumps erratically
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  • Pen input unresponsive on iPad
  • Control surfaces appearing upside down
  • Inconsistent mirror editing from desktop
  • MIDI over USB connection issues on Windows
  • Automatic 'untitled' file creation on connection
  • Studio One integration failures
  • Logic Pro mapping inconsistencies

Requested features

17 requests
  • Bluetooth MIDI support on iOS devices
  • VST/AU plugin version for DAWs
  • Better documentation and video tutorials
  • Cross-control scripting capabilities
  • Image and background customization
Show 12 more
  • Global variables for state management
  • Improved document tree navigation
  • Batch editing for multiple controls
  • Real-time cloud synchronization
  • Radial radio button controls
  • Audio analyzer for frequency/BPM detection
  • Background mode operation
  • Joycon controller support
  • NRPN MIDI support
  • Better grid snapping options
  • Position lock for interface elements
  • Standalone app compilation/export

In-app purchases

None

VBAN Receptor Lite

No in-app purchases

None

TouchOSC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBAN Receptor Lite free?
VBAN Receptor Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchOSC free?
TouchOSC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VBAN Receptor Lite or TouchOSC?
TouchOSC is rated higher. VBAN Receptor Lite averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TouchOSC averages 4.6 from 240 ratings.
Do VBAN Receptor Lite or TouchOSC have ads?
Neither VBAN Receptor Lite nor TouchOSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBAN Receptor Lite or TouchOSC?
VBAN Receptor Lite ships an update every 4 months, and TouchOSC every 6 weeks. Most recently, VBAN Receptor Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and TouchOSC on October 24, 2026.

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