Comparison

TouchMix vs Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

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

Head to head
About

TouchMix

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
Read full description

TouchMix-8/16 Control is an app for iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch that provides wireless control of QSC TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 digital sound reinforcement mixers. Visit http://www.qsc.com for more information. The app is not intended to perform any audio mixing or processing tasks on its own. When run on the iPad and iPad mini, the TouchMix Control app closely follows the operational paradigm of the mixers. 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 but does not control audio in any way. On the iPhone, 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, variable high & Low-cut filters, anti-feedback filters and wizard, delay) - Real Time Analyzer (RTA) - Select Simple or Advanced 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 - Includes TouchMix Info system, built-in reference guide. - And more Requirements - iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 16.5 or later. - QSC TouchMix-8 or TouchMix-16 with version 3.0 or higher firmware installed. - QSC TouchMix-8 or TouchMix-16 with supplied Wi-Fi adaptor installed or connected to a network via USB-to-Ethernet adaptor. - 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.

About

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

This app provides real-time audio analysis and visualization for sound frequency and decibel levels. It's designed for precise audio measurement, suitable for both hobbyists and professionals tuning rooms or speakers.

Highlights
  • Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer
  • FFT Plot
  • Smooth HD Graphics
  • Multispectral Harmonic Analyzer
  • Integrated Sound Level Meter
  • High FFT Size
  • Spectrogram Mode
Features
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Spectrum Analyzer is a powerful real-time audio analysis app. Ideal for room tuning or speaker tuning, this app provides precision audio measurement and visualization that fits in your pocket! Spectrum Analyzer has many advanced features which are normally only found in much more expensive sound analysis software. It offers fast and accurate spectrum analysis suitable for both amateur hi-fi enthusiasts and professional A/V engineers. Feature Highlights: ● Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer ● FFT Plot ● Smooth HD Graphics ● Multispectral Harmonic Analyzer ● Integrated Sound Level Meter (dB-A weightnings) ● Up to 16384 FFT size ● Various window functions ● Spectrogram mode Have any questions? Contact us at lspappscare@gmail.com

Screenshots

TouchMix1 screens
Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TouchMix at Free against Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta's $3.99. Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (56% vs 29%). On update cadence, 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

TouchMix is free to download; Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 245 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TouchMix's written reviews are positive against 56% of Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TouchMix versus Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchMixAudio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.7 (69 ratings)4.5 (245 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69245 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.Marina Polyanskaya

Customer experience

TouchMix

All ratings64 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative51.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.6%

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

All ratings245 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative36.3%

User reviews

TouchMix

From 69 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-designed interface
  • 👍 Useful for musicians
  • 👍 Good for casual use
  • 👍 Accurate for basic analysis
  • 👍 Replaces expensive equipment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work on newer iOS
  • 🐛 Freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Unresponsive graphs
  • 🐛 No instructions
  • 🐛 Help section shows errors

Bugs and requests

TouchMix

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Controls disabled after iOS 17 update
  • Faders grayed out/unmovable
  • Lost control of aux master
  • App crashes on load
  • MP3 playback issue (single mode)
  • Incorrect language in help menu

Requested features

10 requests
  • Layer 3 connectivity (hostname/IP)
  • Make iPhone app more useful
  • Split View on iPad
  • Control AUX sends
  • Channel color and icons
Show 5 more
  • Android app improvements
  • Aux mute button
  • Scaled-back version for musicians
  • Italian language support
  • Dark mode option

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Does not work with iPad Pro M4 and iOS 18
  • Freezes all the time on newer iOS versions
  • Does not respond correctly on newer iOS
  • Does not work on iPhone 11
  • HELP in app doesn't work, showing ERROR
Show 33 more
  • Not working on iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Froze up, did not work
  • On iOS 16, errors, almost not working
  • Does not work on iPhone 14 iOS 17.1.1
  • Does not appear to show spectral changes
  • Bars sometimes move, sometimes don't, get stuck
  • Does not work on iPad
  • Not working smoothly on iOS 16.3
  • Display not timely
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 14Pro, latest iOS
  • Works on older iPad, not on iPhone
  • Shows only nonsense and freezes constantly
  • Not usable after iOS 16 update
  • Broken as of January 2023
  • Sensitivity very low or very slow on iOS 16.2
  • App crashes constantly at granular sampling settings
  • Graphs unresponsive at lower sampling rates
  • Spectrograph doesn't work anymore
  • Whole app is useless on iPhone 14
  • No input even with microphone access enabled on iOS 16
  • Not working in iPhone 13
  • App works only with delayed fake data on iOS 16.x
  • Don't work on iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 14 pro max, ios15 and ios16
  • Erroneous readings, unstable, inaccurate
  • Does not open on iOS 10 on an iPhone 6
  • No information below 70 hertz
  • Cannot select a reading below 50 Hz
  • Same problem at the upper end of the audible range
  • Measurement results do not match the standard
  • Very slow reaction
  • No differentiation below 200Hz
  • Decibel meter shows 40dB in silence in Octave RTA, but 20dB in FFT Plot with same A curve
  • Help section has incorrect encoding, text in hieroglyphs

Requested features

23 requests
  • Fix for newer iOS versions
  • Add instructions
  • Fix help section
  • Add refund option
  • Add zoom function
Show 18 more
  • Add external microphone level data correction
  • Add AUv3 support
  • Add peak hold release/reset button
  • Add switchable weighting filters (dB C, dB Z)
  • Add ability to capture & export images
  • Prevent phone from turning off while using app
  • Add quarter tones
  • Add manual calibration setting
  • Add time-based filter
  • Add more bands for detailed info
  • Add calibration function
  • Add subsonic range display
  • Add detailed bass and treble analysis
  • Add scale adjustment for vertical and horizontal axes
  • Improve reaction time
  • Add peak hold reset button
  • Add dB C and dB Z weighting filters
  • Add image export functionality

In-app purchases

None

TouchMix

No in-app purchases

None

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchMix free?
TouchMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta free?
Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TouchMix or Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta?
Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta is rated higher. TouchMix averages 2.7 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.
Do TouchMix or Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta have ads?
Neither TouchMix nor Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchMix or Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta?
TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, and Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta every 2 months. Most recently, TouchMix was updated on November 3, 2026 and Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta on November 6, 2026.

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