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TouchOSC vs Midandpad: catalog facts
TouchOSCMidandpad

Best for: Musicians and performers building custom touch controllers for MIDI or OSC gear

Best for: Controlling a MIDI synthesizer from an Android touchscreen

Paid

Sold as an app; see the developer's site and app stores for current prices.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • 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
  • 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
  • Building custom layouts takes time to learn
  • Some MIDI setups need the separate Bridge app
  • Produces no sound on its own
  • Needs a separate MIDI synthesizer
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for TouchOSC

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Midandpad

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.