# Hands-free OSC: control music with gestures

> Gesture-based OSC controller for music equipment using device camera. (iPhone/iPad app by James Hudson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-osc-control-music-with-gestures/id1135788686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-osc-control-music-with-gestures/id1135788686/reviews.md

## What is Hands?

Use hand gestures to control your music equipment! This app gives you an invisible control surface which you can take with you everywhere. Ideal for making a unique interactive live performance, or for where bulky audio equipment won't fit.

Use in handsfree mode, or with the traditional UI as a touch controller.

It's also a handy piece of audio test gear: a free and simple way to put a basic OSC control surface on your phone.


The app uses computer vision algorithms and the front-facing camera to measure the movement of your hand. It works from a range of 20cm to 1m under normal lighting conditions.

NOTE: for this app to be useful, you need an OSC receiver running on a computer on the same wifi network as your iOS device. Lots of music software will handle this automatically, but you may need an OSC bridge to convert OSC to MIDI. Check the help of your favourite audio software for details.

## Key features

- Gesture control for music equipment
- Invisible control surface
- Hands-free mode
- Traditional touch controller UI
- Computer vision for hand tracking
- OSC control surface for audio testing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO: Vertical fader and no ads | $0.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Hands

### Does Hands-free OSC have ads?

No, Hands-free OSC does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that may offer in-app purchases.

### What devices is Hands-free OSC compatible with?

Hands-free OSC is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires a front-facing camera for its gesture recognition features.

### How accurate is the gesture recognition in Hands-free OSC?

The app uses computer vision algorithms to measure hand movement from 20cm to 1m under normal lighting conditions. User experience may vary based on environmental factors and hand visibility.

### What is the update frequency for Hands-free OSC?

The latest version of Hands-free OSC is 1.1.1, released on October 31, 2016. The app has not received updates since then, which may indicate limited ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for Hands-free OSC?

Hands-free OSC has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests no mature content is present in the application.

### How does Hands-free OSC compare to traditional MIDI controllers?

Hands-free OSC offers a gesture-based, wireless alternative to physical MIDI controllers. It provides an invisible control surface, ideal for live performances or when space is limited, though it requires an OSC receiver on a computer.

### Can Hands-free OSC be used offline?

While the app itself can be used to control gestures offline, it requires an OSC receiver running on a computer on the same Wi-Fi network to be functional for music control. Therefore, a network connection is necessary for its primary use case.

### What is the user sentiment for Hands-free OSC?

Based on the provided data, Hands-free OSC has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a very low user satisfaction, suggesting potential issues with functionality or user experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2016-10-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- working in-app purchase.

### 1.1 — 2016-10-26

- Updated for iOS10 - App Store fixes and camera permissions.

### 1.0 — 2016-07-26

No release notes.

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## Related topics

[hands-free music control](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hands-free-music-control) · [gesture controls](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gesture-controls)

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