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Midandpad vs TouchOSC: catalog facts
Midandpad	TouchOSC
Best for: Controlling a MIDI synthesizer from an Android touchscreen	Best for: Musicians and performers building custom touch controllers for MIDI or OSC gear
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.	Paid Sold as an app; see the developer's site and app stores for current prices.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Uses a phone or tablet as a MIDI controller Works with software synths like TiMidity and FluidSynth All 3 strengths for Midandpad Uses a phone or tablet as a MIDI controller Works with software synths like TiMidity and FluidSynth Documentation in English and Spanish	Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android with the same features Supports MIDI and OSC over many simultaneous connections All 4 strengths for TouchOSC Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android with the same features Supports MIDI and OSC over many simultaneous connections Built-in editor for complex control layouts Synchronized editing across networked devices
Produces no sound on its own Needs a separate MIDI synthesizer	Building custom layouts takes time to learn Some MIDI setups need the separate Bridge app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Midandpad github.com/pacoandres/midandpad f-droid.org/packages/org.gnu.itsmoroto.midandpad Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for TouchOSC hexler.net/touchosc Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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