Comparison

TouchOSC vs MA3 Remote

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

MA3 Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for grandMA3 lighting consoles. Control lighting cues, fixtures, and playback with a console-accurate keypad and live feedback. Offers both free and a one-time purchase Pro version.

Highlights
  • Console-accurate keypad
  • Live playback control
  • Fixture and layout selection
  • Cue sheet management
  • Pools for macros and groups
  • Bundled feedback plugin
Features
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MA3 Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable wireless remote for grandMA3 lighting consoles and onPC — built for programmers and operators who need control while moving around the stage. Connect over your local network via OSC, run the included feedback plugin on the console, and you get live two-way control in your hand. FREE • Command Programmer — a console-accurate keypad. Type commands exactly like on the desk (Fixture, Group, At, Thru, Full, Please) with multi-press keywords, the level wheel and Grand Master. PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Playbacks — motor-fader lanes with executor buttons, the X-Keys block, encoders and the master section, all live. • Cue sheets — tap any executor to expand the full sequence and fire Go right from the app. • Fixtures & Layout — select fixtures, drive encoders, and see your rig in the exact grandMA3 Layout positions with pinch-zoom pixel mapping. • Pools — macros and groups with the colours assigned on the console. • Bundled console plugin — export the feedback plugin straight from the app. WHAT YOU NEED • A grandMA3 console or grandMA3 onPC on the same network. • The MA3RemoteFeedback plugin (included in the app) running on the console. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. grandMA3 is a trademark of MA Lighting International GmbH.

Screenshots

TouchOSC4 screens
MA3 Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MA3 Remote at Free against TouchOSC's $19.99. MA3 Remote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). TouchOSC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On ads 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

MA3 Remote is free to download; TouchOSC costs $19.99 up front. MA3 Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TouchOSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchOSC ships an update every 5 weeks, MA3 Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TouchOSC versus MA3 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchOSCMA3 Remote
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (211 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexler LLCMaksim Chernikov

Customer experience

TouchOSC

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

MA3 Remote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MA3 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TouchOSC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MA3 Remote

One-time1
  • MA3 Remote Pro$19.99

Questions

Is TouchOSC free?
TouchOSC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MA3 Remote free?
MA3 Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TouchOSC or MA3 Remote have ads?
Neither TouchOSC nor MA3 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchOSC or MA3 Remote?
TouchOSC ships an update every 5 weeks, and MA3 Remote every 9 days. Most recently, TouchOSC was updated on September 23, 2026 and MA3 Remote on September 8, 2026.

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