Comparison

GyrOSC vs Audio Techniques|Speaker Test

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

Head to head
About

GyrOSC

This utility sends your device's motion sensor data to OSC-compatible applications over Wi-Fi. Wirelessly control audio or video software by moving and tilting your device, with customizable message tags and quick setup options.

Highlights
  • Send gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass data
  • Transmit GPS, quaternion, and rotation data
  • Control OSC-capable audio/video apps
  • Customize message tags
  • Save and load OSC addresses
  • Screen lock for performance
  • Gyroscope orientation reset
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GyrOSC is a lightweight utility that sends your device's motion sensors to any OSC (Open Sound Control) capable application over Wi-Fi. Wirelessly control your OSC capable audio or video app by moving and tilting your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Wirelessly send: • Gyroscope {pitch, roll, yaw} • Accelerometer {x-axis, y-axis, z-axis} • Compass {magnetic heading} • GPS {latitude, longitude, altitude, course, speed, time} • Quaternion {w, x, y, z} • Rotation matrix {m1 ... m16} • Rotation rate {x-axis, y-axis, z-axis} • Gravity {x-axis, y-axis, z-axis} • Magnetic field {x-axis, y-axis, z-axis} • Altitude {m, kPa} Control any live audio or video application that supports OSC messaging. Some examples include Max/MSP, Pure Data, Processing, Plogue Bidule, Isadora, and more. Features: - Customize message tags - Save and load addresses for quick setup - Screen lock for performance - Gyroscope orientation reset button - Control buttons to send OSC messages GyrOSC will automatically detect the available sensors in your device.

About

Audio Techniques|Speaker Test

Features
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Audio Techniques | Speaker Test A professional audio testing toolkit for sound engineers, AV installers, and audio enthusiasts. Test Signals Play pink noise, frequency sweeps, clicks, and 1kHz sine wave test tones with polarity flip to verify speaker wiring and phase alignment. Real-Time Analyzer (RTA) 31-band 1/3-octave spectrum analyzer with peak frequency detection. Measure room acoustics, identify feedback frequencies, and verify system response in real time. Noise Generator Generate white, pink, or brown noise for speaker testing, room tuning, and sound masking. Tone Generator Sweep from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with sine or square wave output. Preset frequencies for quick access. Verify driver response, find resonances, and test frequency range. Key Features • Polarity test with L/R channel inversion • 31-band 1/3-octave RTA with peak hold • White, pink, and brown noise generation • Sine and square wave tone generator with logarithmic frequency control • Preset frequency buttons for common test points • Clean, intuitive interface designed for field use

Screenshots

GyrOSC3 screens
Audio Techniques|Speaker Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GyrOSC at 71% against Audio Techniques|Speaker Test's 0%. GyrOSC also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

GyrOSC costs $0.99 and Audio Techniques|Speaker Test $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GyrOSC versus Audio Techniques|Speaker Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyrOSCAudio Techniques|Speaker Test
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBit ShapeDavid Mickey

Customer experience

GyrOSC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative7.1%

Audio Techniques|Speaker Test

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

GyrOSC

No in-app purchases

None

Audio Techniques|Speaker Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GyrOSC free?
GyrOSC costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Techniques|Speaker Test free?
Audio Techniques|Speaker Test costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GyrOSC or Audio Techniques|Speaker Test have ads?
Neither GyrOSC nor Audio Techniques|Speaker Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GyrOSC or Audio Techniques|Speaker Test?
GyrOSC ships an update every 7 months, and Audio Techniques|Speaker Test every 7 months. Most recently, GyrOSC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Audio Techniques|Speaker Test on October 30, 2026.

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