# TC vs JAX SR

The clearest difference is price: JAX SR at $6.99 against TC's $19.99. JAX SR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). TC's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TC costs $19.99 and JAX SR $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JAX SR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TC has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, JAX SR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | JAX SR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-sr-reductor/id6480465350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 41 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865) |

## What reviewers say

### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579)

This app acts as a versatile controller for music software and hardware, allowing users to create custom interfaces for sending MIDI and OSC messages. It translates touch gestures and device motion into musical commands without being a synthesizer itself.

**Highlights:** Customizable multi-touch controllers, Device motion control (gyroscope/accelerometer), MIDI over Bluetooth (Mac), OSC over Wi-Fi (Mac), Inter-app control via CoreMIDI, Support for external MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI output

**In-app purchases:** none


### JAX SR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-sr-reductor/id6480465350)

This audio effect app allows users to select specific frequency ranges for processing. It offers a classic reduction effect with direct MIDI control for parameters. Compatible with a wide range of Apple devices, it's designed for musicians and audio engineers.

**Highlights:** Selective frequency range effect processing, Classic reduction effect, Direct MIDI control assignment, Universal build for Apple devices, AudioUnit (AUv3) format

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

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

### Is JAX SR free?

JAX SR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TC or JAX SR?

JAX SR is rated higher. TC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while JAX SR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TC or JAX SR have ads?

Neither TC nor JAX SR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or JAX SR?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and JAX SR every 6 weeks. Most recently, TC was updated on October 2, 2026 and JAX SR 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.*