Comparison

OSC/PILOT vs DMX FreeD Trigger

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

About

DMX FreeD Trigger

Read full description

FreeD Trigger connects virtual production and live events: it listens for FreeD camera tracking over your local network and fires DMX when your trigger rules match - no cloud required. Built for the floor • Receive FreeD over UDP (port configurable) • Trigger slots with conditions on X, Y, Z, Roll, Pitch, Yaw • Anti-jitter hold time and tolerance for stable firing • Live visualization - position readout and top/side camera plot Professional DMX output • Art-Net or sACN (E1.31) • Unicast to up to 5 target IPs, or Pro Broadcast for subnet/multicast • Adjustable output FPS • Per-action 8-bit or 16-bit channels, ON/OFF levels, fade and delay • Quick Test (Test ON/OFF / Blackout) to verify wiring before the show • Conflict checks to reduce duplicate channels across active slots Workflow • Control - start/stop engine, signal status, charts • Triggers - unlimited slots; enable the ones you need • Settings - DMX, FreeD, engine behavior, Pro subscription • Import / Export / Save projects (.freedmxproj) • Logs for FreeD, DMX, and trigger debugging Free plan Up to 2 enabled trigger slots and Unicast DMX - enough to try the app on real hardware. DMX FreeD Triger Pro (auto-renewable subscription) • Unlimited enabled slots • Broadcast DMX mode Manage or cancel in Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore purchases and redeem Apple subscription offer codes in Settings → Pro. Before you buy • iPhone/iPad must stay on the same Wi‑Fi as FreeD source and DMX nodes • Allow Local Network when iOS asks • For show use, enable Keep screen awake in Settings; the app is designed for foreground operation during a show • Pro on iOS does not include the separate Mac App Store app - subscribe per platform Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are linked in the app

Screenshots

DMX FreeD Trigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSC/PILOT at none against DMX FreeD Trigger's 2. DMX FreeD Trigger's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DMX FreeD Trigger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OSC/PILOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OSC/PILOT ships an update every 2 months, DMX FreeD Trigger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OSC/PILOT versus DMX FreeD Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSC/PILOTDMX FreeD Trigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWin Epic LtdIvan Ryzhak

In-app purchases

None

OSC/PILOT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DMX FreeD Trigger

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is OSC/PILOT free?
OSC/PILOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMX FreeD Trigger free?
DMX FreeD Trigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OSC/PILOT or DMX FreeD Trigger have ads?
Neither OSC/PILOT nor DMX FreeD Trigger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OSC/PILOT or DMX FreeD Trigger?
OSC/PILOT ships an update every 2 months, and DMX FreeD Trigger every 3 weeks. Most recently, OSC/PILOT was updated on September 18, 2026 and DMX FreeD Trigger on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons