Comparison

TouchMix vs Hyper Controller

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

Hyper Controller

Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Hyperdecks
  • Ethernet connection
  • No computer required
  • Clip naming
  • Group clip naming
  • Load clips via list
  • HDD slot changing
Features
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.

Screenshots

TouchMix1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Controller at 5.0 against TouchMix's 2.8. Hyper Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). TouchMix's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyper Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMix has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, Hyper Controller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TouchMix versus Hyper Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchMixHyper Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (64 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.Luke Irvine

Customer experience

TouchMix

All ratings64 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative51.6%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral20.5%
Negative49.4%

Hyper Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hyper Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TouchMix

No in-app purchases

None

Hyper Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchMix free?
TouchMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyper Controller free?
Hyper Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TouchMix or Hyper Controller?
Hyper Controller is rated higher. TouchMix averages 2.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Hyper Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TouchMix or Hyper Controller have ads?
Neither TouchMix nor Hyper Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchMix or Hyper Controller?
TouchMix ships an update every 3 months, and Hyper Controller every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchMix was updated on September 1, 2026 and Hyper Controller on June 24, 2026.

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