# ModWheels vs TouchOSC

The clearest difference is price: ModWheels at $1.99 against TouchOSC's $19.99. ModWheels also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). TouchOSC's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (232 vs 9). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ModWheels costs $1.99 and TouchOSC $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TouchOSC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchOSC has 232 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of ModWheels's written reviews are positive against 72% of TouchOSC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, TouchOSC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ModWheels | TouchOSC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137/reviews) | **[4.6 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchosc/id1569996730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 4 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Schorer](https://appshunter.io/developer/290579382) | [Hexler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569922581) |

## What reviewers say

### ModWheels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modwheels/id519468137)

This app emulates classic synthesizer modulation and pitch wheels on your iPhone or iPod. Connect a MIDI interface to control any MIDI-enabled synth or keyboard, and utilize a pitch ribbon for vintage synth performance.

**Highlights:** Synthesizer modulation wheels, Pitch wheels, Pitch ribbon controller, MIDI interface support, MIDI over WIFI support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TouchOSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchosc/id1569996730)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Modular control surface, Powerful integrated editor, MIDI and OSC message support, Cross-network synchronized editing, Scripting engine for customization, Wired & wireless MIDI connections

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎛️ Highly customizable control surfaces
- 💡 Powerful Lua scripting capabilities
- 🔄 Cross-platform compatibility
- ⚡ Stable and reliable performance
- 🎨 Built-in editor for real-time design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📖 Poor documentation and manual
- 🎓 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🖱️ Clunky and unintuitive UI/UX
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connection issues
- 📱 Limited Bluetooth MIDI support on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ModWheels free?

ModWheels costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TouchOSC free?

TouchOSC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ModWheels or TouchOSC?

TouchOSC is rated higher. ModWheels averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TouchOSC averages 4.6 from 232 ratings.

### Do ModWheels or TouchOSC have ads?

Neither ModWheels nor TouchOSC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ModWheels or TouchOSC?

ModWheels ships an update every 3 months, and TouchOSC every 6 weeks. Most recently, ModWheels was updated on September 21, 2026 and TouchOSC on October 12, 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.*