# Touch Portal vs MetaGrid Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Touch Portal at 4.5 against MetaGrid Pro's 4.0. Touch Portal also leads on ratings volume (812 vs 26) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MetaGrid Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touch Portal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MetaGrid Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Touch Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch Portal has 812 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Touch Portal's written reviews are positive against 65% of MetaGrid Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Touch Portal ships an update every 3 months, MetaGrid Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch Portal | MetaGrid Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542/reviews)** | [4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metagrid-pro/id1579217556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **812** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rils](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410172541) | [MetaSystem Solutions Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773344418) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542)

Transform your phone or tablet into a customizable macro deck for your PC or Mac. Streamline workflows for content creation, editing, and professional tasks with dedicated buttons and integrations.

**Highlights:** OBS Studio integration, Streamlabs OBS integration, Adobe Photoshop integration, Remote control PC/Mac, Macro buttons, Customizable look and feel

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| RGB Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro SciFi Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Editor Graphics Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Devices Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Touch Portal Pro version | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and time-saving
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Complicated setup
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Buttons not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between devices
- Incorrect button sizing when rotating device
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Multi-device support
- More pre-built templates and integrations
- Improved button customization options
- Ability to close applications from the app
- Support for more fonts and visual styles


### MetaGrid Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metagrid-pro/id1579217556)

This app provides a touch-native controller for desktop applications, adapting its interface to show the right tools when you switch apps. It offers deep integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, and advanced DAW/MIDI control for faster workflows.

**Highlights:** Adaptive interface based on active app, Deep integration with creative apps, Full layout customization, Ready-to-use presets for major apps, Multi-step macro creation, Gesture pads for intuitive control, Advanced DAW and MIDI tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Hi-Tech Shapes Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hi-Tech Images Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hi-Tech Textures Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brushed Aluminium Textures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Menu Button | $3.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pads | $4.99 | one-time |
| XY Pad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Photoshop Grid | $4.99 | one-time |
| LP Media Composer Grid | $4.99 | one-time |
| Figma Grid | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gesture Pad | $14.99 | one-time |
| Powermacros for Logic Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Powermacros Expansion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Control Series: CSS for Cubase | $29.99 | one-time |
| MetaGrid Pro Full Version | $39.99 | one-time |
| GridVista | $49.99 | one-time |
| MetaGrid Pro - Lifetime Access | $199.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch Portal free?

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

### Is MetaGrid Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Touch Portal or MetaGrid Pro?

Touch Portal is rated higher. Touch Portal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while MetaGrid Pro averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Touch Portal or MetaGrid Pro have ads?

Neither Touch Portal nor MetaGrid Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touch Portal or MetaGrid Pro?

Touch Portal ships an update every 3 months, and MetaGrid Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Touch Portal was updated on October 24, 2026 and MetaGrid Pro on October 21, 2026.

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