Comparison

LittleOSC vs Syntien 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LittleOSC

This tool sends Open Sound Control messages via Wi-Fi using four buttons. Its straightforward design is ideal for connection testing and educational purposes. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.

Highlights
  • Sends Open Sound Control messages
  • Four programmable buttons
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Supports IPv4 and IPv6
  • Connection testing
  • Educational use
Features
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LittleOSC is a simple OSC controller tool. It can sends Open Sound Control message of four buttons status via WI-FI. Its simple and easy-to-understand design is suitable for connection test and education use. LittleOSC supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocol.

About

Syntien 2

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Syntien 2 recognizes a variety of input sources, including touch, movement, and sound, and converts them into data for your creative work. Syntien 2 can connect to other devices and software via MIDI, OSC, and BLE. It comes with all the standard controls you'd expect -- buttons, labels, sliders, knobs, etc. -- plus a unique set of tools that go far beyond the basics. • Use an adjustable, resizable Keyboard control to send MIDI note and velocity data, in addition to pitch bend, expression, and more. • The Touch Pad control takes full advantage of your device's multi-touch capabilities. Track multiple touches independently. Use a stylus like an Apple Pencil to send highly-expressive data with pressure and tilt sensitivity. • The IMU control uses data from your device's accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer to transmit your device's acceleration, rotation, or nearby magnetic field strength. • Use the Level Meter to track audio input levels, and use the Pitch Detector control to detect pitch. • Transform and scale outputs directly in Syntien 2 without any complex scripting! • Connect controls to each other using Macros. Use buttons to toggle a Keyboard's sustain pedal, set up a Slider to modulate the frequency of an LFO, and more! • Create your own interfaces and modify the behavior of controls in-app, on any iPhone or iPad, without the need for a separate desktop editor! Place and resize controls exactly how you want them using intuitive drag-and-drop gestures. • Modify controls mid-performance by sending data from your computer to Syntien. Incoming OSC messages are displayed on the screen and color-coded, so you'll know exactly what messages Syntien is receiving and whether or not they're being interpreted. Works with Ableton, Max/MSP, SuperCollider, TouchDesigner, and any MIDI- or OSC-compatible software.

Screenshots

LittleOSC1 screens
Syntien 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LittleOSC at 8.0 against Syntien 2's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LittleOSC ships an update every 2 weeks, Syntien 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LittleOSC versus Syntien 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLittleOSCSyntien 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeisuke AiModulii

In-app purchases

None

LittleOSC

No in-app purchases

None

Syntien 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LittleOSC free?
LittleOSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Syntien 2 free?
Syntien 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LittleOSC or Syntien 2 have ads?
Neither LittleOSC nor Syntien 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LittleOSC or Syntien 2?
LittleOSC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Syntien 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, LittleOSC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Syntien 2 on October 3, 2026.

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