Comparison

Field Strength Estimator vs TouchMix

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

Head to head
About

Field Strength Estimator

This app estimates field strength and power flux density based on transmitted power, frequency, and antenna gain. It calculates received power at a receiver and automatically converts power flux density to electric and magnetic field strength. It provides theoretical best-case values, not accounting for real-world propagation impairments.

Highlights
  • Calculates power flux density
  • Estimates electric and magnetic field strength
  • Calculates received power
  • Considers antenna gain and transmitted power
  • Assumes theoretical best-case conditions
Features
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The program Field Strength and Power Estimator calculates power flux density, electric and magnetic field strength from the transmitted power, associated frequency and gain of the transmitting antenna. Additionally the input power into a receiver with 50 Ohm input impedance is calculated from the gain of the receiving antenna. The program automatically converts power flux density into electric and magnetic field strength. Depending on the transmitted frequency, various parameters influence the received power and field strength, such as non-line-of-sight propagation, changes in polarisation, reflections, and multi-path propagation affect the true values. Additionally antenna VSWR and cable losses have to be considered. The program Field Strength and Power Estimator does not consider these impairments. It assumes conditions, that are close to the best possible theoretical values. This is why we say the program is an Estimator, not a Calculator. This application is based on the application note: "1MA85: Field Strength and Power Estimator" by Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG ( http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnote/1MA85 )

About

TouchMix

This app provides wireless remote control for QSC TouchMix-30 Pro digital sound reinforcement mixers. It allows users to manage input and output channel processing, effects, recording, and more from an iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod touch.

Highlights
  • Wireless mixer control
  • Input channel processing
  • Output channel processing
  • Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
  • Stage monitor mix control
  • Multi-track recorder control
  • Scene and snapshot management
Features
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TouchMix-30 Control is an app for iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch that provides wireless control of QSC TouchMix-30 Pro digital sound reinforcement mixers. The app is not intended to perform any audio mixing or processing tasks on its own. Visit http://www.qsc.com for more information. When run on the iPad and iPad mini, the TouchMix-30 Control app closely follows the operational paradigm of the mixer. The iPad and the mixer GUI operate independently so it is possible for the iPad to act as an additional user interface that can display and control a set of functions completely different from those being controlled by the mixer’s screen and hardware. An alternate operation mode – Follow Mixer – is also available. With Follow Mixer engaged, the iPad follows the fader selection on the mixer. Touch a fader on the mixer and the iPad will display that channel’s Overview, EQ, Compressor, Sends or Gate screen. Touch a parameter on the iPad and the mixer’s rotary control will adjust it – or just drag on the iPad screen. When used without an actual TouchMix, the app acts as a demonstration of the mixer GUI and functionality. On the iPhone and iPod touch, the TouchMix Control app functions as a personal stage monitor mix control with the option to also remotely operate the mixer’s record and playback features as well as programmable user buttons. To prevent inadvertent adjustment of controls, the mixer operator may allow or restrict access to selected functions on a per-device basis. Features - Input channel processing (4-band PEQ, variable high & low-cut filters, gates, compressor) - Output channel processing (1/3 octave GEQ, 6-band PEQ, delay, variable high & low-cut filters, anti-feedback filters and wizard) - Two Real Time Analyzer (RTA) - Simple or Advanced mixer mode - Displays channel and output level meters - Channel and output levels - Effects and Aux (monitor) send levels - Select input presets from extensive library - Select and control 4 simultaneous effects - Input and output Mutes and Cues - Configure and control DCA and Mute Groups - Multi-track recorder arm, playback and transport - Two 24-channel Auto mixers - Scenes, Snapshots and Cue List Management - Includes TouchMix on-board Info system reference guide. - And more… Requirements - iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 16.5 or later - QSC TouchMix-30 Pro with version 3.0 or higher firmware installed. - QSC TouchMix-30 Pro connected to a Wi-Fi network (recommended). Visit http://www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections. - Note that controlling a mixer with multiple iOS devices running different versions of the app is not recommended. - QSC, LLC Website TouchMix Support Application License Agreement.

Screenshots

Field Strength Estimator2 screens
TouchMix2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Field Strength Estimator at 100% against TouchMix's 32%. Field Strength Estimator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). TouchMix's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Field Strength Estimator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMix has 54 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Field Strength Estimator's written reviews are positive against 32% of TouchMix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Field Strength Estimator ships an update every 13 months, TouchMix every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Field Strength Estimator versus TouchMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterField Strength EstimatorTouchMix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better3.2 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better31.9% of reviews
Number of ratings454 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGQSC Audio Products, LLC

Customer experience

Field Strength Estimator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TouchMix

All ratings52 ratings
Positive48.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral17.0%
Negative51.1%

Bugs and requests

Field Strength Estimator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TouchMix

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • Incorrect fader positions
  • App disconnects from mixer
  • App crashes after update
  • Popup window only shows cancel button
  • App does not work after firmware upgrade
Show 28 more
  • App does not control mixer
  • iPad shows up as new device every time
  • App does not work on iOS 17
  • App loses connection when idle or in background
  • App crashes unexpectedly
  • Faders do not align properly
  • App closes randomly
  • Disconnects from Wi-Fi routers
  • Requires quitting and reopening app to reconnect
  • App disconnects frequently
  • Faders don't reflect actual level
  • Faders and banks out of sync
  • Sliders position on iPad Pro is incorrect
  • Master volume slider doesn't match app slider
  • Monitor settings are lost
  • App has not been updated in two years
  • Firmware requirements confusing
  • App doesn't pick up mixer signal
  • Sliders graphically incorrect with decibel output
  • Dropped connection issues
  • Display not tuned for iPad Pro 2021
  • Faders and banks not updating
  • Faders are out of sync
  • Faders cover mute button
  • White line on fader not centered on zero
  • App display does not match mixer display
  • Only one channel visible on app open
  • Connection keeps dropping

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option for EQ and other features on cellphones
  • Make app work on Mac mini
  • Option for background processing on iOS
  • Send signals to GarageBand for multitrack recording
  • Mixer follows screen of app when switching inputs

In-app purchases

None

Field Strength Estimator

No in-app purchases

None

TouchMix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Field Strength Estimator free?
Field Strength Estimator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchMix free?
TouchMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Field Strength Estimator or TouchMix?
Field Strength Estimator is rated higher. Field Strength Estimator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TouchMix averages 3.2 from 54 ratings.
Do Field Strength Estimator or TouchMix have ads?
Neither Field Strength Estimator nor TouchMix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Field Strength Estimator or TouchMix?
Field Strength Estimator ships an update every 13 months, and TouchMix every 5 months. Most recently, Field Strength Estimator was updated on October 23, 2026 and TouchMix on October 24, 2026.

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