OSC/PILOT vs RaceLayer
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.
RaceLayer
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RaceLayer turns your compatible live race stream into a focused, customizable live timing experience on iPhone and iPad. LIVE TIMING OVERLAY Follow driver positions, intervals, lap times, tyre compounds, pit information, and other essential race data directly over your video. Choose between Simple and Detailed driver rows to display exactly the information you need. SYNC WITH YOUR STREAM Adjust the live timing delay to match your video feed. Switch data sources or reconnect at any time from the player settings. FLEXIBLE DRIVER LAYOUTS Move and resize the driver list to fit your screen. Customize row size, background opacity, display mode, and driver visibility. RaceLayer Pro also includes a space-efficient Top & Bottom layout designed for landscape viewing. INTERACTIVE TRACK MAP See live car positions around the circuit with clear driver numbers and team colors. Move the map with one finger, resize it with a two-finger pinch, and adjust its opacity independently from the driver list. RACELAYER PRO Upgrade to RaceLayer Pro to unlock: • Reliable Pro live timing sources • Interactive track map with live car positions • Advanced driver layouts and filtering BUILT FOR RACE VIEWING RaceLayer is optimized for both phones and tablets, with responsive layouts that make efficient use of landscape screens. RaceLayer does not provide or redistribute video streams. A compatible stream URL is required for video playback. Live timing availability may depend on the event and selected data source. RaceLayer is an independent, unofficial motorsport companion and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any racing series, team, broadcaster, or rights holder. Privacy Policy: https://racelayer.xayoung.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://racelayer.xayoung.com/terms.html Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSC/PILOT at none against RaceLayer's 3. RaceLayer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days 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. RaceLayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OSC/PILOT asks for nothing beyond the download.
OSC/PILOT ships an update every 2 months, RaceLayer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OSC/PILOT | RaceLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Win Epic Ltd | 东宁 梁 |
In-app purchases
OSC/PILOT
No in-app purchases
RaceLayer
- RaceLayer Pro Monthly Sub$1.991 Month
- RaceLayer Pro Annual Sub$9.991 Year
- RaceLayer Pro Lifetime$24.99









