Projections Tools vs OSC Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Projections Tools
Read full descriptionHide full description
Projections Tools will save your time in calculating everything you need about your projection. Choose the scene you want from the main menu, enter the required values and immediately share the result! From the simplest optics calculation to the complete calculation of a softedge projectors grid, the available scenes are: • Calculation of the projector optics • Calculation of the projection distance • Calculation of the projection screen size • Calculation of additional parameters related to your screen such as brightness for square meter, area or size in inches • Calculation of all values related to the horizontal or vertical softedge of several projectors • Calculation of all the softedge values of a projectors grid, in different ways based on the data already in your possession. The results returned by the app can be shared via email, message, WhatsApp, or other communication apps that you have installed on your device. Moreover, the great versatility and total absence of advertising make it an app for all professionals people in the video sector! The app is also available for Mac.
OSC Timer
This app provides advanced, customizable timer functionality controlled via Open Sound Control (OSC). It allows for real-time adjustments, multiple simultaneous timers, and dynamic display layouts for presentations and entertainment.
- Real-time OSC control
- Multiple simultaneous timers
- Customizable display layouts
- Broadcast time and messages
- Extensive OSC API
- System time display
Read full descriptionHide full description
In the fast-paced world of presentations and entertainment, timing is everything. Yet, integrating show control software with traditional timer equipment has long been a challenge. Enter OSC Timer—a powerful, customizable solution designed to seamlessly bridge this gap. With Open Sound Control (OSC) embedded in nearly every show control software today, OSC Timer offers a robust and scalable timer that perfectly fits into any networked AV setup. Whether you need a single timer or multiple, OSC Timer adapts to your needs, providing unparalleled control and flexibility. Real-time Control & Customization: Thanks to OSC, you can control every aspect of the timer in real time—from starting, stopping, and resetting to adjusting colors, scaling, and at-end behaviors—all on the fly. The app’s versatility allows for multiple timers to run simultaneously, display system time, and even send OSC messages triggered at user-defined intervals. Enhanced Broadcast Features: Broadcast time, warnings, or custom messages across your network with ease. OSC Timer can subscribe to or unsubscribe from specific OSC messages, ensuring precise communication throughout your show. Dynamic Layout & Display: Arrange your timer display to suit your event’s needs—whether it’s a single timer dominating the screen or a multi-slot layout showing different timers, broadcasts, or even a system clock. The display is fully flexible, allowing you to tailor it perfectly to your requirements. Extensive OSC API: Explore the full potential of OSC Timer with an extensive OSC API that lets you manipulate everything from font size and alignment to background colors and border styles. Whether it’s adjusting the brightness, setting the text alignment, or configuring alert zones, OSC Timer gives you the tools to create the perfect timing setup. Growing Feature Set: OSC Timer is constantly evolving. We welcome feature requests at osctimer@rasmuskreiner.dk, and we’re committed to making this app the ultimate tool for time management in the entertainment and presentation industries. For a complete list of features, templates, and the full OSC API, visit http://rasmuskreiner.dk/OSCTIMER/OSCTIMER.html.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Projections Tools at every 2 months against OSC Timer's every 9 months. Projections Tools also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Projections Tools costs $2.99 and OSC Timer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Projections Tools ships an update every 2 months, OSC Timer every 9 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Projections Tools | OSC Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Papagni | Rasmus Kreiner |
In-app purchases
Projections Tools
No in-app purchases
OSC Timer
No in-app purchases









