Comparison

TuioPad vs ccMAX2

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

Head to head
About

TuioPad

This open-source utility transforms iOS devices into multi-touch remote controllers using the TUIO protocol. It's free to use with any compatible client application and serves as a valuable tool for developing and testing TUIO implementations.

Highlights
  • Open source TUIO tracker
  • Multi-touch remote control
  • Compatible with TUIO client applications
  • Tool for TUIO development and testing
  • Free to use
Features
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TuioPad is an open source TUIO tracker for iOS devices such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, which allows multi-touch remote control based on the TUIO protocol. This app is available free of charge and can be used in conjunction with any TUIO enabled client application. Its source code is also available under the terms of the GPL and therefore can be freely used for the creation of open source TUIO enabled mobile applications. Apart from that the TuioPad is also a useful tool for the development and testing of TUIO 1.1 client implementations. You can find further information about the TUIO protocol and the various TUIO enabled application environments at the TUIO.org portal.

About

ccMAX2

Features
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[Multi-Platform Support] Supports operation across multiple systems, including iOS. [Wireless Network Control] Data is transmitted via wireless network connections, which are not limited by physical distance, allowing users to control various exhibits in the showroom remotely or during their movement. [Customizable Use Scenarios] Supports the division of different scenarios, enabling grouped management of functions and buttons based on the types of scenes on site. [Customizable Button Commands] Output commands for buttons can be flexibly edited, enabling control of various peripheral devices through network connections. [Customizable Button Icons] Allows for free definition of button icon styles to meet personalized interface needs. [Flexible UI Layout] Interface layout is customizable, supporting personalized editing to match user operation preferences. [Command Groups] Supports the combination of multiple buttons to trigger multiple preset scenarios with a single action, addressing various control requirements. [Project Data Download] Enables downloading of partial project data from the control terminal, enhancing user project editing efficiency. [Project Synchronization] Supports project synchronization across multiple devices, eliminating the need to re-edit projects when switching devices or for multi-terminal control. [Real-Time Monitoring of Control Status] Provides a thumbnail view of real-time playback effects, allowing users to monitor playback status at any time. [Perfect Compatibility with Hirender C Series Media Servers] Fully supports all playback and control operations for Hirender C Series media servers.

Screenshots

TuioPad2 screens
ccMAX21 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TuioPad at none against ccMAX2's shown. TuioPad also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). ccMAX2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 75 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TuioPad ships an update every 75 months, ccMAX2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TuioPad versus ccMAX2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuioPadccMAX2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin KaltenbrunnerBeijing Enlightv Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

TuioPad

No in-app purchases

None

ccMAX2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TuioPad free?
TuioPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ccMAX2 free?
ccMAX2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TuioPad or ccMAX2 have ads?
ccMAX2 shows ads; TuioPad does not.
Which is updated more often, TuioPad or ccMAX2?
TuioPad ships an update every 75 months, and ccMAX2 monthly. Most recently, TuioPad was updated on June 5, 2026 and ccMAX2 on September 9, 2026.

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