CGProto vs Data OSC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CGProto
This app offers a node-based scripting editor for rapid prototyping and learning computer graphics. It provides a sandbox to easily write shaders and JavaScript for creating impressive CG effects.
- Node-based scripting editor
- Rapid prototyping
- Learn computer graphics
- Shader writing (GLSL, HLSL, Metal, Unity ShaderLab)
- JavaScript scripting
- Create CG effects
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CGProto is a node-based scripting editor aims to help developers rapidly prototype or learn computer graphics. It provides a sandbox that you could easily write shader(GLSL, HLSL, Metal or even Unity ShaderLab) and javascript to make impressive CG effects. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Data OSC
This application allows users to send Open Sound Control (OSC) data from various device sources like motion, location, and microphone. It supports multiple tracking modules and offers customization for icon themes and colors.
- Send OSC data from motion
- Send OSC data from location
- Send OSC data from microphone
- Support for game controller OSC
- Face and body tracking OSC
- Customizable icon themes and colors
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This app contains a set of modules for sending OSC from various data sources including: - Motion - Location - Compass - Microphone - Game Controller - Face Tracking - Body Tracking Signals can be recorded and exported as JSONL or CSV. Change icon theme and color. The OSC protocol stands for Open Sound Control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CGProto at 5.0 against Data OSC's 4.3. CGProto also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Data OSC's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CGProto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Data OSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CGProto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
CGProto ships an update weekly, Data OSC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CGProto | Data OSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 雄龙 许 | Anton Heestand |
Customer experience
CGProto
Data OSC
In-app purchases
CGProto
- Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
Data OSC
- Data Recording$4.99
