OSC/PILOT vs DMX FreeD Trigger
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.
DMX FreeD Trigger
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | OSC/PILOT | DMX FreeD Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Win Epic Ltd | Ivan Ryzhak |
In-app purchases
OSC/PILOT
No in-app purchases
DMX FreeD Trigger
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$17.991 Year









