Comparison

Granular Synthesizer vs SeeOSC

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

Head to head
About

Granular Synthesizer

Create unique sounds by manipulating audio granules. This app offers a library of granules, pre-made tracks, and adjustable sound parameters. You can also import your own music and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Granular sound library
  • Pre-made tracks
  • Adjustable sound parameters
  • Import from iTunes
  • Record and share functionality
Features
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Expand your boundaries in music making! Experiment with sound using granules - move them around the track, adjust settings and get a new sound. What does the app offer? - A great sound granules library for you to try; - A set of ready-made tracks; - Sound parameters to change and adjust the sounding; - Possibility to add your tracks from iTunes; - Record & share feature.

About

SeeOSC

Features
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SeeOSC is a powerful toolkit designed for artists and creative coders. It enables you to access your device's sensors and send data over OSC, whilst simultaneously streaming video to and from the device using the TouchDesigner integration or the Desktop Companion. Grab the TouchDesigner integration at SeeOSC.com. Key Features: - Direct TouchDesigner/NDI integration: send and receive video and audio streams, as well as sensor data, directly to and from NDI or TouchDesigner - Access and send LiDAR stream from supported devices (over NDI) - Comprehensive Sensor Access: Utilise your device's sensors, as well as control the device’s vibration and brightness to create dynamic, real-time applications. - Dummy Data Generation: Test features or use devices lacking specific sensors by generating realistic, synthetic sensor data, eliminating the need to physically move your phone. - OSC Protocol Support: Ensure compatibility with a wide range of creative applications by streaming sensor data using the versatile OSC protocol. Device Information: Send device information over OSC, like screen resolution, DPI, battery status etc. Useful for dynamically adjusting the experience for different devices or monitoring a device’s status. - Bidirectional Video Streaming: Low-latency video streaming to and from your device, enhancing interactive and immersive creative projects. - Spout Integration via Desktop Companion: Easily send Spout feeds to SeeOSC and output incoming video streams from the app as Spout feeds, facilitating smooth video sharing with compatible desktop applications. - Enhanced Creative Possibilities: Leverage real-time data and video streams to enable dynamic interactions, responsive visuals, and immersive environments in your projects. - Intuitive Controls: Configure your streaming settings, select sensors, and manage video streams through a clean and accessible user interface. Tooltips are available for each configurable element to assist with explanations. - Sensor Recording: record, playback and export sensor data to CSV or JSON. - Experimental Custom Control Surface Mode: create custom control surfaces with sliders, faders, buttons etc to send over OSC, DMX or MIDI. Combine with a video streaming element to preview video directly in the control surface mode. - Experimental Features: send sensor data over MIDI and receive OSC commands to control vibration and brightness.

Screenshots

Granular Synthesizer3 screens
SeeOSC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SeeOSC at weekly against Granular Synthesizer's every 3 weeks. Granular Synthesizer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Granular Synthesizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SeeOSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Granular Synthesizer ships an update every 3 weeks, SeeOSC weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Granular Synthesizer versus SeeOSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGranular SynthesizerSeeOSC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size73 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanislav DuplinskiyJayden Allen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Granular Synthesizer

One-time3
  • Sound recording$8.99
  • All loops$12.99
  • Full pack$14.99
1 purchases

SeeOSC

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$6.99

Questions

Is Granular Synthesizer free?
Granular Synthesizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeeOSC free?
SeeOSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Granular Synthesizer or SeeOSC have ads?
Neither Granular Synthesizer nor SeeOSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Granular Synthesizer or SeeOSC?
Granular Synthesizer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SeeOSC weekly. Most recently, Granular Synthesizer was updated on November 3, 2026 and SeeOSC on October 30, 2026.

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