Comparison

GyrOSC vs Kronos Remote

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

Kronos Remote

Control your Korg Kronos workstation from your iPad for enhanced live performance and studio programming. Manage setlists, assign PDF and MP3 files, and access mixer pages remotely.

Highlights
  • Setlist management with PDF/MP3 assignment
  • Remote mixer page access
  • Wireless Bluetooth and USB connectivity
  • Real-time controller bar
  • Offline setlist preparation
  • SysEx communication support
Features
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The KronosRemote allows you to control the famous Korg Kronos workstation from your iPad and helps you getting the maximum performance out of your Kronos. It focuses on live situations on stage to give you easy access to common pages and parameters even when the Kronos screen is not in reach or not visible. In the studio it will support your programming workflow by providing a second screen on which you can have direct access to important pages like the combi mixer while editing other pages on the Kronos screen (it does not substitute the Kronos for programming though). A wireless connection via Bluetooth supports program changes and realtime controllers and is a convenient way on stage to control your live setup in every situation. A connection via USB cable fully supports SysEx communication and features synchronisation of all preset parameters, thus being the perfect choice during programming in your studio. Please note: the KronosRemote is designed as a supplement to the Kronos screen, due to technical reasons many pages are only available on the Kronos screen and are not accessible from the app. __________________________________________ SETLIST A setlist view similar to the Kronos setlist screen allows quick changes between program / combi and song presets. Optionally the app can change the mode on the Kronos and for example show the combi mixer page while your iPad still lets you access your current setlist. You can assign .pdf files or even .mp3 files to setlist slots. .pdf files will be displayed instead of the comment field while .mp3 files bring up a mini-player - all within the setlist screen. Slots and setlists can conveniently be edited including drag & drop slots / use the onscreen keyboard to input text / copy & paste chords or lyrics to your comments. And you can even do that offline - prepare your setlist backstage on the iPad, add new songs or move your songs in the right order, edit your comments, add leadsheets... and transfer all changes to your Kronos later when you're connected. - Default setlist mode with slots, zoomable and scrollable - Add .pdf and .mp3 files to your setlist slots - Extensive setlist editing capabilities - Select slot preset directly from setlist mode instead of changing forth and back between the modes - Undo feature - A realtime controller bar features controls like ribbon controller, knobs and silders or the 8 universal pads without hiding your setlist __________________________________________ COMBINATION The mixer page and additional common editing pages can be displayed and used on the iPad. While editing on the iPad is more convenient than the Kronos touchscreen, this mode allows you to view two editing pages at the same time - like adjusting EQ settings on the Kronos screen and editing mixer settings on the iPad. When you're done editing use the iPad keyboard to give your Combi a name and save it from the iPad. __________________________________________ PROGRAM Program mode lets you change presets and offers the same access to the realtime controller surfaces as the other modes. Also you can use the iPad keyboard to rename programs. __________________________________________ SEQUENCER The mixer and EQ pages for MIDI and Audio are available in Sequencer mode. Use the iPad to always have your hands on the mixer while you're working on your tracks or effects. __________________________________________ Please note • USB connection requires the iPad camera kit or USB-lightning adapter • For a bluetooth connection an additional bluetooth MIDI dongle on the Kronos side is required. Bluetooth is only available on devices which support Bluetooth LE specification, this should be all devices above (not including) the iPad 2 • The app fully supports iPad 2 or prior but will be slow on these devices, mostly during syncing processes. Program changes and realtime controllers work fine. • Additional infos and FAQ can be found at www.kronos-remote.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GyrOSC at $0.99 against Kronos Remote's $26.99. GyrOSC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Kronos Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 5). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Kronos Remote $26.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GyrOSC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GyrOSC ships an update every 7 months, Kronos Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GyrOSC versus Kronos Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyrOSCKronos Remote
Price$0.99 — better$26.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings519 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBit ShapeDaniel Luscher

Customer experience

GyrOSC

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

Kronos Remote

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

None

GyrOSC

No in-app purchases

None

Kronos Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GyrOSC free?
GyrOSC costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kronos Remote free?
Kronos Remote costs $26.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GyrOSC or Kronos Remote?
GyrOSC is rated higher. GyrOSC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Kronos Remote averages 4.0 from 19 ratings.
Do GyrOSC or Kronos Remote have ads?
Neither GyrOSC nor Kronos Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GyrOSC or Kronos Remote?
GyrOSC ships an update every 7 months, and Kronos Remote every 2 months. Most recently, GyrOSC was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kronos Remote on October 4, 2026.

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