Comparison

Clean OSC vs Source Files

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

Head to head
About

Clean OSC

Create custom user interfaces with various controls like buttons, sliders, and toggles. Organize elements into groups and tabs. Send and receive Open Sound Control (OSC) messages via UDP or TCP, with support for Siri Shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Customizable UI elements (buttons, sliders, toggles)
  • Organize UI into groups, tabs, and panels
  • Send and receive OSC messages
  • UDP and TCP support
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
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Build a custom user interface with buttons, toggles, sliders, pickers, lists, text fields and steppers. Organize items together in nested groups, tabs and panels. Send and receive messages with OSC via UDP or TCP. Send OSC with Siri Shortcuts. Projects are synced via iCloud. Import and export projects. OSC is the Open Sound Control protocol.

About

Source Files

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Direct file access via Finder/Files app
  • Edit files in favorite apps
  • REST API for fast access
  • Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket
  • Shortcuts automation support
  • File uploads via services menu
Features
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

Clean OSC3 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against Clean OSC's $4.99. Source Files also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Clean OSC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#26 vs #135). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Source Files is free to download; Clean OSC costs $4.99 up front. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Clean OSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Clean OSC's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clean OSC ships an update every 2 months, Source Files weekly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Clean OSC versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClean OSCSource Files
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#26 — better#135
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.018.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton HeestandAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Clean OSC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

Clean OSC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Clean OSC free?
Clean OSC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clean OSC or Source Files?
Source Files is rated higher. Clean OSC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do Clean OSC or Source Files have ads?
Neither Clean OSC nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clean OSC or Source Files?
Clean OSC ships an update every 2 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Clean OSC was updated on October 11, 2026 and Source Files on October 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Clean OSC or Source Files?
Clean OSC currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Source Files at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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