# Field Strength Estimator vs TouchMix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Field Strength Estimator at 100% against TouchMix's 29%. Field Strength Estimator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). TouchMix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (69 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Field Strength Estimator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMix has 69 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 29% of TouchMix's.

Field Strength Estimator ships an update every 13 months, TouchMix every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Field Strength Estimator | TouchMix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-strength-estimator/id364229792/reviews)** | [2.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmix-816-control/id898402638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 72 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/364229795) | [QSC Audio Products, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417461923) |

## What reviewers say

### Field Strength Estimator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-strength-estimator/id364229792)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TouchMix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmix-816-control/id898402638)

This app provides wireless remote control for QSC TouchMix digital sound reinforcement mixers. It allows for independent control of mixer functions on an iPad or iPhone, offering features like channel processing, real-time analysis, and multi-track recording control.

**Highlights:** Wireless mixer control, Input channel processing, Output channel processing, Real Time Analyzer (RTA), Personal stage monitor mix, Multi-track recorder control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing mixer functionality
- 👍 Great remote control capabilities
- 👍 Seamless UI mirroring mixer
- 👍 Useful for monitor mixes
- 👍 Good for audience mixing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Instability with newer iOS
- 🐛 Controls grayed out
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Poor iPhone app usability

**Reported bugs**

- iPad/iPhone not connecting
- Mute buttons grayed out
- Cannot click OK on pop-ups
- YES button missing on pop-ups
- App crashes on exit/re-entry

**Requested features**

- Layer 3 connectivity (hostname/IP)
- Make iPhone app more useful
- Split View on iPad
- Control AUX sends
- Channel color and icons


## Frequently asked 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 2.7 from 69 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 3 months. Most recently, Field Strength Estimator was updated on October 23, 2026 and TouchMix on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*