Comparison

F6 Control vs TouchOSC

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

Head to head
About

F6 Control

This app allows you to wirelessly control your ZOOM F6 audio recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of recording, playback, level adjustments, mixer settings, and metadata input, making field recording more convenient.

Highlights
  • Remote recording and playback control
  • Adjust trim levels, pan, and faders
  • Monitor input levels and timecode
  • Edit file names and add metadata
  • Set date and time for recordings
  • Control F6 inside protective cases
Features
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F6 Control is an app that enables remote control of the ZOOM F6. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (6th generation and later) as a wireless remote controller for an F6. Note: A ZOOM BTA-1 is also necessary to operate an F6 with F6 Control. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, this app allows the adjustment of trim levels and mixer pan and fader settings. You can also use it to monitor input levels, timecode information and remaining battery charge. Moreover, using this app, you can input characters from the iOS device to edit file names and add metadata as well as transfer date and time information for use when recording. Features ■ Control an F6 that is inside a protective case -During field recording, you can check and control levels using the device in your hand without needing to look into the protective case on the F6. ■ Create monitor mixes easily -Using the mixer screen that supports multi-touch, you can easily create monitor mixes as though using a traditional mixer. ■ Input metadata -Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input all types of metadata. You can even type long entries without hassle. ■Set the date and time -The F6 date and time can be adjusted to match that of the iOS device. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.

About

TouchOSC

Create custom MIDI and OSC control surfaces with a powerful, integrated editor. Connect multiple devices for synchronized editing and leverage scripting for deep customization. Supports wired and wireless MIDI, OSC over UDP/TCP, and MIDI over USB.

Highlights
  • Integrated GPU-powered editor
  • MIDI and OSC message support
  • Multiple simultaneous connections
  • Synchronized editing across devices
  • Lightweight scripting engine
  • Local messages for simple tasks
Features
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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

F6 Control3 screens
TouchOSC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: F6 Control at Free against TouchOSC's $19.99. F6 Control also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). TouchOSC's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (71% vs 35%). 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

F6 Control 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchOSC has 242 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of F6 Control's written reviews are positive against 71% of TouchOSC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F6 Control ships an update every 5 months, TouchOSC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
F6 Control versus TouchOSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF6 ControlTouchOSC
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating2.4 (47 ratings)4.6 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB40 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONHexler LLC

Customer experience

F6 Control

All ratings47 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative54.9%

TouchOSC

All ratings241 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

F6 Control

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easier F6 operation
  • 👍 Great for field work
  • 👍 Useful accessory for control
  • 👍 Fantastic mixer screen
  • 👍 Solid and reliable connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 App not updated
  • 🐛 Blank Bluetooth screen
  • 🐛 Frozen app
  • 🐛 Useless adapter

TouchOSC

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 📖 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

Bugs and requests

F6 Control

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • BLUETOOTH DEVICESウィンドウが繰り返し表示される
  • F6には接続出来るが以降の操作が出来ない
  • App freezes on blank screen
  • App continues looking for Bluetooth device
  • White screen appears when entering password
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  • Bluetooth window pops up showing device then closes and reappears empty
  • On playback, keeps muting some channels
  • Doesn't work at all on iPhone iOS 14
  • App just sits on the Bluetooth screen
  • App shows device then vanishes
  • App brings you back to Bluetooth screen, no password entry
  • App allows connection but won't let enter password
  • Just sits on the Bluetooth connect screen
  • Recorder shows connection but app does not work
  • Cannot format card while Bluetooth is enabled
  • App doesn't work with latest iOS versions
  • App doesn't inspire confidence

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add lock for controls
  • Add folder creation support
  • Add ability to monitor audio from app
  • Add false take button
  • Ability to tap on name to change it
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  • Ability to change output and time code settings
  • History of scenes, takes and notes
  • Finder functions when not connected
  • Add a folder on card
  • Run a report on a folder
  • Add track names from metadata to track naming
  • Allow for both Bluetooth timecode and app connection
  • Receive timecode data through Bluetooth
  • Implement scene increment, false take, increment/decrement take number shortcuts
  • Place REC button on mixer screen
  • File management capabilities (create/name folders)
  • Save quick access profiles/configurations
  • Send audio signal to listen through app

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
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  • 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

F6 Control

No in-app purchases

None

TouchOSC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F6 Control free?
F6 Control 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, F6 Control or TouchOSC?
TouchOSC is rated higher. F6 Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while TouchOSC averages 4.6 from 242 ratings.
Do F6 Control or TouchOSC have ads?
Neither F6 Control nor TouchOSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F6 Control or TouchOSC?
F6 Control ships an update every 5 months, and TouchOSC every 5 weeks. Most recently, F6 Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and TouchOSC on November 7, 2026.

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