# TouchMix vs Photon

The clearest difference is rating: Photon at 4.4 against TouchMix's 2.7. Photon also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). TouchMix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TouchMix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photon holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TouchMix's written reviews are positive against 42% of Photon's.

TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, Photon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchMix | Photon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmix-816-control/id898402638/reviews) | **[4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-dmx-light-controller/id1198023297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QSC Audio Products, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417461923) | [Photon Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/449592177) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Photon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-dmx-light-controller/id1198023297)

Control DMX lighting wirelessly for events, clubs, and theaters. Create sequences, synchronize lights to music with beat tracking, and manage fixtures with a user-friendly interface. Offers advanced features via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Wireless Art-Net/sACN DMX control, Multi-touch interface optimized for iPad, Light group management, Scene and animation creation, Beat tracker for music synchronization, Fixture database and creator, Sequencer with timeline editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Sequencer | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchMix free?

TouchMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photon free?

Photon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchMix or Photon?

Photon is rated higher. TouchMix averages 2.7 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Photon averages 4.4 from 27 ratings.

### Do TouchMix or Photon have ads?

Neither TouchMix nor Photon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchMix or Photon?

TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, and Photon every 6 weeks. Most recently, TouchMix was updated on October 23, 2026 and Photon on October 21, 2026.

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