TouchOSC vs Sonic Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Modular control surface
- Powerful integrated editor
- MIDI and OSC message support
- Cross-network synchronized editing
- Scripting engine for customization
- Wired & wireless MIDI connections
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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!
Sonic Search
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Sonic Search is a discovery radar for electronic music listeners, DJs, and selectors. Find a track for the moment, listen to a preview, then use the buttons to like or pass. The app learns from choices stored on your device and sharpens future recommendations without requiring an account. With Sonic Search, you can: • discover tracks by subgenre, BPM, energy, vocals, and mood; • find DJs and selectors by musical intent and listen to public sets; • follow electronic music news and open the original sources; • follow public community conversations about tracks, DJs, parties, and festivals; • organize likes, passes, and your local music profile; • open official links to hear artists and tracks on available platforms. Sonic Search does not host its own streaming catalog. It recommends, adds context, and links to previews, sets, and official sources when available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sonic Search at Free against TouchOSC's $19.99. Sonic Search also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). TouchOSC's advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Sonic Search is free to download; TouchOSC costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TouchOSC ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Search every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TouchOSC | Sonic Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (232 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 232 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hexler LLC | Pedro Jorge Porto Freire de paula |
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
Sonic Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TouchOSC
No in-app purchases
Sonic Search
No in-app purchases









