Comparison

TouchMix vs CrewBrain

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
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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

CrewBrain

Streamline personnel planning for events with a central platform for requests and arrangements. It offers clear event displays, staff availability overviews, and automatic notifications to ensure efficient team management.

Highlights
  • Centralized request handling
  • Staff availability overview
  • Automatic notifications
  • Clear event display
  • iCal subscription
  • Time tracking
  • Assignment planning
Features
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Crew management made easy. Simple & efficient personnel planning for Events Flexible planning. Clear display. Always accessible: CrewBrain makes personnel planning for your events fast, easy and efficient. - All requests and arrangements are handled by a central platform accessible to everyone involved - Overview of staff and member availability - Automatic notifications - Clear display of events, rehearsals and holidays - Subscription in iCal format possible - Many useful features like time tracking, assignment planning, travel expenses and much more

Screenshots

TouchMix1 screens
CrewBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrewBrain at every 3 weeks against TouchMix's every 3 months. TouchMix's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 11%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, CrewBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TouchMix versus CrewBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchMixCrewBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.CrewBrain GmbH

Customer experience

TouchMix

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

CrewBrain

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral33.3%
Negative55.6%

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
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  • 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
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  • Android app improvements
  • Aux mute button
  • Scaled-back version for musicians
  • Italian language support
  • Dark mode option

CrewBrain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TouchMix

No in-app purchases

None

CrewBrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchMix free?
TouchMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewBrain free?
CrewBrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TouchMix or CrewBrain have ads?
Neither TouchMix nor CrewBrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchMix or CrewBrain?
TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, and CrewBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchMix was updated on October 7, 2026 and CrewBrain on October 10, 2026.

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