Comparison

TouchOSC vs HX Notes

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

Head to head
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!

About

HX Notes

Features
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HX Notes is a fast, purpose-built note app for guitar players using multi-effects processors like the Line 6 Helix/Helix Stadium Capture preset tweaks, snapshot changes, and tone adjustments in a way that actually makes sense during rehearsal or on stage. Instead of digging through menus or trying to remember what you changed, HX Notes lets you log quick, structured notes tied to specific songs, sections, and sounds—so you can edit your tones later and stay focused on playing. Key Features * Song-based organization
Keep all your tone notes tied to specific songs. * Section-level tracking
Log changes for Intro, Verse, Chorus, Solo, Outro, and more. * Quick tweak capture
Track adjustments like: * Gain / Drive * Delay (Mix, Time, Feedback) * Reverb (Mix, Decay) * EQ (Frequency, Q, Gain) * Modulation and effects * Snapshot-aware notes
Document exactly what changes between snapshots. * Clean, rehearsal-friendly UI
Designed for fast scanning—not clutter. HX Notes is built for players who want tighter control over their sound without slowing down their workflow.

Screenshots

TouchOSC4 screens
HX Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HX Notes at $8.99 against TouchOSC's $19.99. TouchOSC's advantage is chart position (#35 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). 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

TouchOSC costs $19.99 and HX Notes $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TouchOSC versus HX Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchOSCHX Notes
Price$19.99$8.99 — better
Rating4.6 (232 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings232 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexler LLCChad Jacoby

Bugs and 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

HX Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TouchOSC

No in-app purchases

None

HX Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchOSC free?
TouchOSC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HX Notes free?
HX Notes costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TouchOSC or HX Notes have ads?
Neither TouchOSC nor HX Notes shows ads.

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