Comparison

F2 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

F2 Control

Control your ZOOM F2-BT Field Recorder wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Adjust recording parameters, output volume, and manage playback operations remotely.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of F2-BT recorder
  • Start/stop recording
  • Playback control
  • Adjust output volume
  • Set recorder parameters
Features
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F2 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM F2-BT Field Recorder. An iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch can be used as a remote control for an F2-BT. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, this app can be used to adjust output volume and to set various parameters. (F2 Control cannot be used with the ZOOM F2 Field Recorder because it does not have Bluetooth functions.)

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

F2 Control3 screens
TouchOSC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TouchOSC at 72% against F2 Control's 19%. TouchOSC also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months). F2 Control's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 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

F2 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, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchOSC has 211 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of F2 Control's written reviews are positive against 72% of TouchOSC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F2 Control ships an update every 19 months, TouchOSC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
F2 Control versus TouchOSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF2 ControlTouchOSC
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating2.5 (13 ratings)4.5 (211 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews71.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CorporationHexler LLC

Customer experience

F2 Control

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative61.5%

TouchOSC

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

Bugs and requests

F2 Control

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
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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

F2 Control

No in-app purchases

None

TouchOSC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F2 Control free?
F2 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, F2 Control or TouchOSC?
TouchOSC is rated higher. F2 Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TouchOSC averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.
Do F2 Control or TouchOSC have ads?
Neither F2 Control nor TouchOSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F2 Control or TouchOSC?
F2 Control ships an update every 19 months, and TouchOSC every 5 weeks. Most recently, F2 Control was updated on August 20, 2026 and TouchOSC on September 23, 2026.

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