GyrOSC vs Pull Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Pull Timer
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Pull Timer is a timer app that lets you set time by simply pulling downward on the screen. Short times adjust precisely, while longer times change more quickly, making it comfortable to set anything from 1 second to 60 minutes. Features: - Set timer duration with a pull gesture - Start, pause, resume, reset, and complete timers - Presets and history - Local notifications - Live Activity and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widget
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pull Timer at Free against GyrOSC's $0.99. Pull Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). GyrOSC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Pull Timer is free to download; GyrOSC costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GyrOSC ships an update every 7 months, Pull Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | GyrOSC | Pull Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bit Shape | FUMIAKI MURAMATSU |
In-app purchases
GyrOSC
No in-app purchases
Pull Timer
No in-app purchases
