Comparison

miRack vs TouchOSC

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

Head to head
About

miRack

This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment
  • Over 800 third-party modules
  • AUv3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-channel audio input/output
  • MIDI input/output with clock sync
  • Ableton Link support
  • iCloud patch syncing
Features
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miRack is a polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware. miRack can be used to build custom synthesizers, audio and MIDI effects, control other apps and equipment, as a playground to explore and learn modular synths, and for live performances. miRack is also available on macOS, including Audio Unit and VST plugins. * Comes with more than 800 modules created by third-party developers and adapted for mobile devices by miRack team. New modules are added regularly. * Includes AUv3 plugin. Can work as an instrument, audio effect or MIDI processor. Supports parameter automation to record and automate changes of almost any virtual module control. * AUv3 hosting capabilities (in-app purchase). Incorporate any AUv3 instrument, effect or MIDI effect plugins into your patches. * Controller module (in-app purchase) allows to design AUv3 user interface for your patch. * Multi-channel audio input and output (in both standalone and AUv3 modes), with full support for Expert Sleepers audio interface modules to integrate with hardware Eurorack equipment. * MIDI input and output, including MIDI clock sync, and MIDI learn function. Automate and control your patch, or control other software and hardware instruments with powerful sequencer modules. * Ableton Link support to synchronise with other music software on the same device or over network. * iCloud support to sync patches between iOS and macOS app versions. * Visit patchstorage.com/platform/mirack for inspiration and to share your patches.

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

miRack4 screens
TouchOSC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TouchOSC at none against miRack's 5. TouchOSC also leads on chart position (#116 vs unranked). miRack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and price ($14.99 vs $19.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

miRack costs $14.99 and TouchOSC $19.99 up front. miRack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TouchOSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

miRack holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 674 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of miRack's written reviews are positive against 72% of TouchOSC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

miRack ships an update weekly, TouchOSC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
miRack versus TouchOSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermiRackTouchOSC
Price$14.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.8 (674 ratings) — better4.5 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings674 — better211
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIFKI PTY LTDHexler LLC

Customer experience

miRack

All ratings674 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.9%

TouchOSC

All ratings211 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative19.2%

User reviews

miRack

From 674 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful modular synth capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive touch-based interface
  • 🎨 Vast selection of modules
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with external controllers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 📚 Lack of built-in documentation and tutorials
  • 🔀 Difficulty navigating and managing patches
  • 🔇 Missing audio recording and export features

TouchOSC

From 211 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

miRack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Knob controls sometimes become unresponsive
  • Saving and loading patches can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues with older iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add polyphonic support
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Integrate with popular DAWs and audio apps
  • Provide more comprehensive module library
  • Add preset management and sharing options

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

5 purchases

miRack

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • AUv3 Hosting Modules$4.99
  • Controller Module$4.99
None

TouchOSC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is miRack free?
miRack costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TouchOSC free?
TouchOSC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, miRack or TouchOSC?
miRack is rated higher. miRack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 674 ratings, while TouchOSC averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.
Do miRack or TouchOSC have ads?
Neither miRack nor TouchOSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, miRack or TouchOSC?
miRack ships an update weekly, and TouchOSC every 5 weeks. Most recently, miRack was updated on September 24, 2026 and TouchOSC on September 23, 2026.

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