Comparison

TouchOSC Mk1 vs 7III Tap

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

Head to head
About

TouchOSC Mk1

This app provides a customizable OSC and MIDI control surface for iOS devices. It allows remote control of music software and hardware, sending and receiving OSC and MIDI messages over Wi-Fi or CoreMIDI. Users can create custom layouts with various controls and utilize accelerometer data.

Highlights
  • Modular OSC and MIDI control surface
  • Send/receive OSC and MIDI messages
  • Wi-Fi and CoreMIDI support
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Accelerometer data sending
  • Free layout editor available
Features
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TouchOSC is a modular OSC and MIDI control surface for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad by hexler. It supports sending and receiving Open Sound Control and MIDI messages over Wi-Fi and CoreMIDI inter-app communication and compatible hardware. The application allows to remote control and receive feedback from software and hardware that implement the OSC or MIDI protocols such as Apple Logic Pro/Express, Ableton Live, Renoise, Pure Data, Max/MSP/Jitter, Max for Live, OSCulator, VDMX, Resolume Avenue/Arena, Modul8, Plogue Bidule, NI Traktor, NI Reaktor, Quartz Composer, Supercollider, vvvv, Isadora and many others. The interface provides a number of customizable touch controls to send and receive messages: Faders / Rotary controls / Encoder controls / Push buttons / Toggle buttons / XY pads / Multi-faders / Multi-push / Multi-toggles / Multi-xy pads / LEDs / Labels / Time & battery displays Additionally the program can send Accelerometer data. The application comes with example layouts and completely custom layouts can be constructed using the free TouchOSC Editor application. Please see https://hexler.net/touchosc for more information, video demonstrations and download the free layout editor application for macOS, Windows and Linux and the free TouchOSC Bridge utility to easily control any MIDI-capable application on your computer.

About

7III Tap

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Device view with keyboards and sequencers
  • Clips view for launching and editing
  • Mixer view with integrated clips
  • Customizable MIDI CC control
  • USB and WiFi connectivity
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Touch your sounds with 7III Tap, a hands-on Ableton Live controller for iPhone and iPad. Play instruments, shape audio clips, launch scenes, and mix your Live Set from the touchscreen. Bring your ideas to life with: - Audio clip editing with zoomable waveforms, editable Warp markers, start and loop controls, gain, pitch, cropping, and conversion tools - Sample browsing and search to find and load sounds for your audio clips - Automation recording and editing: draw curves, adjust individual points, fine-tune transitions, or start with ready-made envelopes - Expressive MPE Pads and Keys with per-note Pitch Bend and Pressure or Slide - Note Repeat for playing repeating notes and drum patterns - Follow Actions for creating evolving clips and performances - Flin, a generative sequencer with 16 independent polymetric note streams written directly into Live clips - Companion, a melodic and rhythmic partner that plays along with you and turns your clips into musical variations - Rhythm Generator for quickly creating new grooves and ideas - Native Simpler integration with sample loading, waveform visualization, slicing, and dedicated controls - Macro Variations and Randomization for instant sound exploration - Searchable Browser for quickly finding and adding devices, effects, presets, and samples - Curated encoder controls for Ableton Live instruments and effects - Device view with MIDI keyboards, melodic and drum step sequencers with powerful note editing and modulation, scales, banks, and 8 encoders - Clips view for triggering, recording and editing clips and scenes, with 8 encoders to control devices - Mixer view with integrated clips panel for simultaneous mixing and launching - Customizable and universal MIDI CC to control any MIDI-compatible device or software - Connect via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth MIDI on macOS; use a MIDI interface, rtpMIDI, or experimental Bluetooth MIDI on Windows. Includes the custom Ableton Live Remote Script - Portrait and landscape modes on iPad Built for the stage and the studio, Tap keeps instruments, clips, and mixing within reach so you can play Ableton Live like an instrument. Download now and tap into your music. The free version includes all premium features, allowing you to experience the full power of Tap for 15 minutes of MIDI use every 24 hours. Ready to create without limits? Upgrade to Tap Premium for unlimited use. No subscriptions, buy once, jam forever. Important: Requires Ableton Live and the included MIDI Remote Script (download at project7iii.com/tap) for full functionality. Does not help you finish tracks or make your music sound less horrible. Ableton Live is a trademark of Ableton AG, registered in the United States and other countries. This app is a third-party tool and is not officially affiliated with Ableton. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TouchOSC Mk13 screens
7III Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 7III Tap at Free against TouchOSC Mk1's $4.99. 7III Tap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). TouchOSC Mk1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (88 vs 15). 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

7III Tap is free to download; TouchOSC Mk1 costs $4.99 up front. 7III Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TouchOSC Mk1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7III Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchOSC Mk1 has 88 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of TouchOSC Mk1's written reviews are positive against 92% of 7III Tap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchOSC Mk1 ships an update every 3 months, 7III Tap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TouchOSC Mk1 versus 7III Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchOSC Mk17III Tap
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (88 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexler LLCSimon Lang

Customer experience

TouchOSC Mk1

All ratings88 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative17.0%

7III Tap

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

TouchOSC Mk1

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent connection drops
  • Compatibility issues with certain hardware and software
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent behavior across different setups

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
  • More visual customization options
  • Better support for newer devices and OSes
  • Expanded compatibility with more DAWs and software
  • Wireless connectivity improvements
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  • Haptic feedback for controls

7III Tap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TouchOSC Mk1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

7III Tap

One-time1
  • Tap Premium$24.99

Questions

Is TouchOSC Mk1 free?
TouchOSC Mk1 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 7III Tap free?
7III Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TouchOSC Mk1 or 7III Tap?
7III Tap is rated higher. TouchOSC Mk1 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while 7III Tap averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do TouchOSC Mk1 or 7III Tap have ads?
Neither TouchOSC Mk1 nor 7III Tap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchOSC Mk1 or 7III Tap?
TouchOSC Mk1 ships an update every 3 months, and 7III Tap fortnightly. Most recently, TouchOSC Mk1 was updated on October 20, 2026 and 7III Tap on October 6, 2026.

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