# Jockey OSC & MIDI — Build UI on a grid

> Build custom OSC and MIDI control interfaces with diverse modules and iCloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Anton Heestand.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jockey-osc-and-midi/id1553621603 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anton Heestand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235192207)
- Category: Developer Tools, Music
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jockey-osc-and-midi/id1553621603/reviews.md

## What is Jockey OSC & MIDI?

Send and receive OSC & MIDI. 

Custom modules include button, label button, toggle, slider, rotary, joystick, counter, options, label, text field, indicator, progress, trail, stack of sliders and grid of buttons and toggles.

Your project auto saves to iCloud and you can edit on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro.

Broadcast device motion like gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer.

Send OSC & MIDI via Siri Shortcuts. 
Send OSC & MIDI via Widgets on the Home Screen or Control Center.

Game controller support.

OSC is Open Sound Control.
MIDI is Musical Instrument Digital Interface.

## Key features

- OSC & MIDI send/receive
- Custom UI modules
- iCloud auto-save
- Cross-device editing
- Device motion broadcast
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Widget control

## Chart rankings

- #114 in Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jockey-osc-and-midi/id1553621603/reviews.md

### 2/5 — We need a way to hide the UI

*2026-04-20*

Updated experience: The app is now crashing every time I press a button. 

This app has a lot of potential. But, there really needs to be some way to hide the UI and provide more screen space for controls. I’m using this on iPhone. It’s especially bad if I rotate my phone to landscape orientation.  There are all there unnecessary UI elements in the way and all I can see is a sandwiched portion of my controls. 

I hope to see the ability to double tap on an empty space or simply tap a button to hide the UI and maximize the useable screen space for controls. Additionally, and this part may be a big ask, I would like to see my controls adapt/reflow in a logical way based on how I have my phone rotated. If that can’t be done, please add the option to prevent the app from rotating. Thanks.

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry, I will look into this.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-12-01*

Amazing app. I just got it set up with Blender using the AddRoutes add-on. Is there a roadmap further development and is there a detailed documentation for all the controls? Thanks in advance.

### 4/5 — Almost 5 stars for me…

*2023-07-17*

I really need a couple specific features for this to work for me. Generally speaking tho I have to say as a musician/producer and app developer myself, this is well worth the money, well made and generally well thought out and has a lot of great potential. Way more to love than to dislike 👍👍

1. Relative adjustments (currently only absolute is supported)

As I touch a fader, I wish I could adjust the value as an offset, rather than the slider jumping to my touch. It makes minor adjustments very difficult.

2. Adjustable widths for sliders

I like to use my phone for expression and dynamics sliders next to my OP-1 as a midi controller. But the sliders are so thin they’re easy to ‘miss’. I’d love to be able to take up 2 grid widths for a single vertical slider to make it really easy to touch without looking. 

Also this is where relative adjustments are even more important 👍

Nice to haves:

- would be amazing to see MIDI support
- I love a lot of the little interaction designs but the slider animations as you touch are so jarring
- no idea why all the settings are in 3 different menus. Just combine into “tabs” with a segmented control. Would be much nicer and easier to manage

### 5/5 — Making OSC easy.

*2023-01-07*

This app is quick and easy to set up, it’s not the most stylish and customisation is limited but if you want a really quick and easy way to setup basic custom OSC control templates and speed is more important than looks then this is a great app. It also has a editor that is actually nice to use on smaller screens like iPhone’s. If you want to make a your templates on just an iPhone without getting frustrated this app is a good choice.
If you are new to OSC this app is likely to be a good choice to help getting you using OSC, setup is very easy. Although for absolute beginners I would recommend 'Clean OSC with files' app by the same developer as it’s so cheap, crazy quick and easy to get going that anyone using OSC should have it anyway.
Would be great if this app had midi support too but unfortunately it doesn’t.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2022-07-26*

I love the approach to UI building, fast and effective – even if not customizable at the UI level.

### 4/5 — Good but lacks some basics

*2022-05-25*

Needs copy and paste controls

Needs a way to put a box around stuff to group them in the UX

Needs Mutliple colours

Could really do with hierachy - i.e. box = inst, each control appends some more to the name, boxes can be nested...

You can of course edit the config file directly but that sort of defeats the point...

But I do like it - its pretty and doesnt crash but due to the limitations above, becomes cumersome to use at scale.

### 2/5 — Not ready for production

*2022-02-08*

Nice idea, but the app crashed two times within the first five minutes. And there are zero instructions on how to set it up with your DAW, so I couldn't manage to get it to work.

### 5/5 — finally - a silky smooth OSC controller for ios

*2021-04-22*

can't overstate how relieving the release of this app is, finally the inherent simplicity of the OSC protocol carries over to a touch control surface - no daemons, weird drivers or desktop layout editors needed here!

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2021-03-16*

Love how smooth it is to create a layout on the fly. Super useful app for improvising control surfaces.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2021-03-08*

Great tool for controller arsenal. Like how  quickly it moves between controller and edit modes.

## Frequently asked questions about Jockey OSC & MIDI

### What is Jockey OSC & MIDI?

Jockey OSC & MIDI is a paid application that allows users to build custom interfaces for sending and receiving OSC (Open Sound Control) and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data. It offers a variety of modules for creating control surfaces.

### What devices does Jockey OSC & MIDI support?

Jockey OSC & MIDI is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Your projects are automatically saved to iCloud, allowing for seamless editing across these Apple devices.

### How much does Jockey OSC & MIDI cost?

Jockey OSC & MIDI is a paid application priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for building custom OSC and MIDI control interfaces.

### Does Jockey OSC & MIDI have ads?

No, Jockey OSC & MIDI does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for users focused on developing their control interfaces.

### How often is Jockey OSC & MIDI updated?

The latest version of Jockey OSC & MIDI is 3.0.3, last updated on February 2nd, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### Can Jockey OSC & MIDI broadcast device motion?

Yes, Jockey OSC & MIDI can broadcast device motion data, including gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer readings. This feature allows for more dynamic and interactive control possibilities within your custom interfaces.

### Does Jockey OSC & MIDI support game controllers?

Yes, Jockey OSC & MIDI includes support for game controllers. This expands the input options available for users when designing their custom OSC and MIDI control layouts.

### What is the user sentiment for Jockey OSC & MIDI?

Jockey OSC & MIDI has a high user rating of 4.7 stars from 7 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user experience and satisfaction with the application's functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-07-20

- New fullscreen mode
- New in and output MIDI selection
- Bug fixes

### 3.0.3 — 2026-02-02

Fix where non-live mode was active in newly opened projects.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-01-27

Adds the documentation website link to the toolbar.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-01-24

- MIDI is now supported
- New project home view

### 2.0.1 — 2024-11-05

Crash fix for app not launching on iOS 17

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All apps by Anton Heestand: https://appshunter.io/developer/1235192207

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*
