Monitor OSC vs Lucky Effects
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Monitor OSC
Visualize incoming signals with a clear interface. View data as a list or tree, track floating-point values over time, and manage your local IP address and port. Ideal for developers working with Open Sound Control.
- List and tree view for signal data
- Expandable node structure
- Local IP address and port management
- Floating point value trail over time
- Clear and pause signal stream
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Monitor OSC lets you visualize signals sent to your device. - View data in a list with full addresses or as a tree structure with expandable nodes. - View your local ip address and change the port. - View a trail of floating point values over time. - Clear and pause the signal stream. There is also an option to relay OSC signals to another device. OSC is Open Sound Control
Lucky Effects
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Lucky Effects is your gateway to stunning, real-time visual effects powered by MetalKit on iOS. Explore a growing collection of interactive effects β from glowing plasma rings and aurora spirals to electric arcs and particle strings β all fully customizable in color, speed, and intensity. Whether youβre a developer seeking inspiration, a designer looking for modern visuals, or simply curious about whatβs possible with GPU-driven graphics, LuckyEffects makes high-end effects accessible at your fingertips. Features β’ Interactive Gallery β Browse effects like Plasma Circle, Comet Arc, String Particles, Electric Ring, and more. β’ Customization Controls β Adjust colors, speed, radius, thickness, brightness, and other effect parameters live. β’ Learn by Example β Unlock sample Swift + MetalKit source code for each effect, viewable directly inside the app. β’ Developer Resources β Access implementation notes and SwiftUI integration tips after unlocking. β’ One-Time Purchases β Unlock individual effects or the full pack permanently (non-consumable IAP). Restore anytime with your Apple ID. β’ Modern Design β Built with SwiftUI and UIKit for a clean, fluid, and immersive experience. Perfect For β’ iOS developers exploring Swift + MetalKit. β’ Designers seeking unique visual assets. β’ Learners curious about real-time GPU effects. Lucky Effects brings the magic of GPU-driven visuals into your hands β to explore, customize, and learn from. Legal: By purchasing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Terms of Use: https://bluepixeltech.wixsite.com/luckyeffectsterms/copy-of-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://bluepixeltech.wixsite.com/luckyeffectsterms/copy-of-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monitor OSC at none against Lucky Effects's 10. Monitor OSC also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Lucky Effects's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lucky Effects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Monitor OSC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monitor OSC ships an update every 8 months, Lucky Effects every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Monitor OSC | Lucky Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Heestand | Pouya Khansaryan |
In-app purchases
Monitor OSC
No in-app purchases
Lucky Effects
- Unlock Neon Halo Effect$4.99
- Unlock Spark Ring Effect$6.99
- Unlock Comet Arc Effect$7.99
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- Unlock Aurora Spiral Effect$14.99
- Unlock Plasma Circle Effect$18.99
- Unlock String Loop Effect$24.99
- Unlock Glow Sphere Dots Effect$29.99
- Unlock Wave Sphere Effect$44.99
- Unlock Electric Ring Effect$69.99
- Unlock Hell Fire Effect$79.99









