# CV Mod vs TouchOSC

The clearest difference is price: CV Mod at $1.99 against TouchOSC's $19.99. CV Mod also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). TouchOSC's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (232 vs 8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

CV Mod costs $1.99 and TouchOSC $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TouchOSC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchOSC has 232 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of CV Mod's written reviews are positive against 72% of TouchOSC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CV Mod ships an update every 3 weeks, TouchOSC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CV Mod | TouchOSC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cv-mod/id1406207229/reviews) | **[4.6 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchosc/id1569996730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 19 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Connelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049373664) | [Hexler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569922581) |

## What reviewers say

### CV Mod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cv-mod/id1406207229)

This app provides two LFO/VCO oscillators for modular and semi-modular synthesizers. Connect your device's headphone output to your hardware to add modulation and sound sources. Create custom waveforms and control parameters via MIDI.

**Highlights:** 2 LFO/VCO oscillators, Custom drawable waveforms, MIDI CC control, Tempo sync, Envelope generators, XY pad control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TouchOSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchosc/id1569996730)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎛️ Highly customizable control surfaces
- 💡 Powerful Lua scripting capabilities
- 🔄 Cross-platform compatibility
- ⚡ Stable and reliable performance
- 🎨 Built-in editor for real-time design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📖 Poor documentation and manual
- 🎓 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🖱️ Clunky and unintuitive UI/UX
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connection issues
- 📱 Limited Bluetooth MIDI support on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CV Mod free?

CV Mod costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TouchOSC free?

TouchOSC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CV Mod or TouchOSC?

TouchOSC is rated higher. CV Mod averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TouchOSC averages 4.6 from 232 ratings.

### Do CV Mod or TouchOSC have ads?

Neither CV Mod nor TouchOSC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CV Mod or TouchOSC?

CV Mod ships an update every 3 weeks, and TouchOSC every 6 weeks. Most recently, CV Mod was updated on September 24, 2026 and TouchOSC on October 12, 2026.

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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.*