TouchMix vs Altario
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless mixer control
- Input channel processing
- Output channel processing
- Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
- Personal stage monitor mix
- Multi-track recorder control
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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.
Altario
Manage church operations and connect with your congregation on the go. Track members, events, donations, and communications with real-time updates. Designed for church leaders and administrators on iPhone and iPad.
- Dashboard with key church metrics
- Member and family directory
- Event calendar with attendance tracking
- Donation and payout tracking
- Newcomer pipeline management
- WhatsApp and email broadcasts
- Offline read access for events
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Altario is the companion app for church leaders and administrators. Stay connected to your congregation from anywhere, on iPhone and iPad. Dashboard at a Glance See your church's key numbers (members, families, events, and giving) the moment you open the app. Pull to refresh for real-time updates. Member & Family Directory Search and browse your full member list with instant filtering. View profiles, family groupings, contact info, and roles at a glance. Event Calendar View upcoming church events with dates, times, and locations. Tap in to see attendance, edit details, or share an event. Works offline for read access. Giving & Donations Admins can track donations, view Stripe payouts, and open donation records directly in Stripe from inside the app. Newcomer Pipeline Accept newcomer form submissions on the go. Promote visitors into your pipeline with a single tap. Communication Send WhatsApp and email broadcasts to members or groups, with templates and compose history. Sunday School, Worship Roster, Team Roles Manage your classes, worship team assignments, and staff roles. The same data as altario.app, synchronised in real time. Sign In Your Way Sign in with Email, Apple, or Google, with optional Face ID and Touch ID app lock for fast, secure access. Built for iPhone and iPad Native iOS-style sheets and haptics, full iPad layouts, and beautiful light and dark modes. Multilingual Full English and German translations. More languages coming. Works with Altario Web Altario mobile connects to the same platform as altario.app. Data entered on web shows instantly in the app, and vice versa. Privacy First We never sell your data. Traffic is verified by Firebase App Check (App Attest on iOS), and your church's information is stored on Google Cloud with encryption at rest and in transit. See our full privacy policy at altario.app/privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Altario at 100% against TouchMix's 29%. Altario also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). TouchMix's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altario holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMix has 69 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TouchMix's written reviews are positive against 100% of Altario's.
TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, Altario every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TouchMix | Altario |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (69 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QSC Audio Products, LLC | Sathiswaran Thangarasa |
Customer experience
TouchMix
Altario
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
Altario
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TouchMix
No in-app purchases
Altario
No in-app purchases









