Comparison

TMote vs OSC Deck

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

Head to head
About

TMote

This utility app enables remote control of applications over Wi-Fi using touch input from an iPhone or iPad. It receives NDI streams and sends TUIO events via OSC, allowing for custom control interfaces without dedicated GUIs.

Highlights
  • NDI stream reception
  • TUIO event sending via OSC
  • Wi-Fi remote control
  • Customizable control interfaces
  • iOS device integration
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TMote receives NDI® streams and sends back TUIO events via OSC in response to touches. In this way, it allows you to create applications that can be remote controlled (via wifi) without having to implement a separate GUI for your iPhone or iPad. An implementation exists for Touchdesigner (by derivative) and can be downloaded here https://forum.derivative.ca/t/remote-controlling-touchdesigner-from-ios-devices/239406/39 Additionally, an Open Source example server for MacOS can be found here: https://github.com/mji1983/TMoteSampleServer/

About

OSC Deck

Features
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OSC Deck turns your iPad into a professional OSC (Open Sound Control) controller. Designed for lighting technicians, audio engineers, and AV professionals who need a reliable, customizable touch interface on stage or in the studio. BUILD YOUR CONTROL SURFACE Drag and drop faders, buttons, knobs, and scene triggers onto any layout Vertical and horizontal faders with automatic orientation on resize Multiple pages for different zones or scenes Logo widget for branding your control surface SCENE CONTROL Save and recall complete lighting states with one tap Smooth fade transitions with configurable fade time Edit scenes inline — select faders, set levels, save Queue system for conflict-free scene transitions MULTI-DEVICE OSC Connect to multiple OSC devices simultaneously Configurable send and receive ports per device Route specific pages to specific devices Works with any OSC-compatible system: Qlab, ETC, MA, and more THEMES 7 built-in visual themes: Classic, Neon Glow, Warm Analog, Light Studio, Glass Frosted, Industrial, Gold, Ibiza Sunset Custom accent color per fader Theme is saved with each project PROJECT MANAGEMENT Export and import projects as .oscdeck files OSC device settings saved with the project Auto-versioned file names on export OSC Deck is optimized for iPad in landscape mode, giving you the maximum screen space for your control surface. Requires a local network connection to communicate with OSC devices. Compatible with iOS 16 and later.

Screenshots

TMote1 screens
OSC Deck1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TMote at 13.5 against OSC Deck's 16.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TMote versus OSC Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMoteOSC Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Ilardijordy stultiens

In-app purchases

None

TMote

No in-app purchases

None

OSC Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TMote free?
TMote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSC Deck free?
OSC Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TMote or OSC Deck have ads?
Neither TMote nor OSC Deck shows ads.

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