OSC/PILOT vs Move Cue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OSC/PILOT
Control and build user interfaces for your desktop applications on your iPad. This utility app supports MIDI and up to five OSC destinations, mirroring desktop functionality. It also features remote updates, allowing direct connection to a desktop copy for seamless UI iteration.
- Build and control UIs on iPad
- Supports MIDI input/output
- Up to 5 OSC destinations
- Load desktop project files
- Remote update feature
- Seamless UI iteration
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OSC/PILOT is now on iPad! Use the simple and sleek UIs built using the desktop version of OSC/PILOT, on your iPad using the free OSC/PILOT iPad app. This app allows loading any project file created via the desktop version of OSC/PILOT (both Windows and macOS). Support for MIDI as well as up to 5 OSC destinations is supported, just like the desktop version. Additionally, a remote update feature has been include that allows the iPad app to connect directly to a copy of OSC/PILOT running on a desktop. Edits to a project file being done on the desktop version can directly be sent to the iPad, allowing for quick and easy iteration and building of your UIs. OSC/PILOT for iPad supports both OSC and MIDI input and output. You can connect to up to 5 OSC peers, 1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output as well.
Move Cue
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Move Cue turns body gestures and poses into professional live show control from your iPhone or iPad. The app recognizes hands and body movement in real time and sends commands over your local network via OSC, FreeD, and DMX (Art-Net and sACN). No cloud, no server delay - everything runs on your device. Multilingual interface: English, French, Spanish, German WHO IT'S FOR • Broadcast directors and camera operators • Lighting designers and console programmers • VJs, installation artists, and performers • Technical directors for concerts and corporate shows HOW IT WORKS Configure gesture slots - up to 20 different triggers. Capture a reference frame for each gesture or pose. Set IP destinations on your local network. Press Start - the camera tracks movement and sends signals to lights, PTZ cameras, media servers, and any gear that accepts OSC, FreeD, or DMX. RECOGNITION MODES • One hand • Two hands • Body pose • Pose + one hand • Pose + two hands Per slot: sensitivity threshold, send mode (continuous, pause, hold), and output rate. PROTOCOLS - FreeD, OSC, DMX FreeD Send position and orientation FreeD data to PTZ cameras or to Unreal engine/Unity/Resolume/ Touchdesigner. Global mode for all slots or per-slot values. Configurable ports, fade times, and ON/OFF values. OSC Flexible routing: default paths, per-slot addresses, or custom paths. State and change modes, float or int values, fade, up to 4 IP destinations. DMX Art-Net and sACN. Per-slot channel table: universe, channel, ON/OFF values, 8/16-bit resolution, fade. Channel conflict detection. Adjustable send speed. CAMERA & PREVIEW • Front and back camera, lens selection (wide / ultra / tele on supported iPhones) • ROI - region of interest for precise recognition • Live preview with skeleton overlay • External USB camera support on Mac • Anti-false-trigger: hysteresis and ON/OFF timing • FPS Boost to reduce device load • Keep screen awake during shows NETWORK Up to 4 independent IP destinations (IP1–IP4) with labels. Local network permission for UDP output. Works with typical setups: lighting desk, media server, PTZ controller, DMX controller. PROJECTS (PRO) Save and load full configuration: slots, references, protocols, ROI, camera settings. Import projects. Switch shows quickly without manual reconfiguration. FREE & PRO Free: • 2 active slots (of 20 configurable) • 1 IP destination • Up to 7 minutes per Start session • All protocols and settings within these limits Pro (subscription): • 20 active slots • 4 IP destinations • Unlimited session duration • Save, load, and import projects Subscriptions: Pro Monthly and Pro Yearly. Billed through your Apple ID. Manage in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore purchases in the app. PRIVACY Camera and recognition are processed only on your device. Video is not uploaded to developer servers. No ad trackers. Learn more: https://www.tobeproduction.com/movecue-ios-app-termsofuse IMPORTANT Before going live, verify IP addresses, ports, DMX channels, and OSC/FreeD routing. You are responsible for safe and correct output in live environments. REQUIREMENTS iOS 17 or later. iPhone and iPad; also runs on Apple Silicon Mac (Designed for iPad). Camera and local network permissions required. Move Cue turns movement into a reliable trigger for live production - compact, fast, and professional. Questions: info@tobeproduction.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSC/PILOT at none against Move Cue's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Move Cue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. OSC/PILOT asks for nothing beyond the download.
OSC/PILOT ships an update every 2 months, Move Cue monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OSC/PILOT | Move Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Win Epic Ltd | Ivan Ryzhak |
In-app purchases
OSC/PILOT
No in-app purchases
Move Cue
- Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year









