CableBox vs OSC Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CableBox
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We all have it. The one box full of old cables. Because we'll need one one day. At some point. And when the time comes, we're not sure whether we actually have the right cable for our requirements. In the box in the attic? Or in the box in the basement? Now there is an app which lists all your cables virtually.ย This app provides you with easy access to: + Cable type and cable length + Cable brand name + Cable picture + Notes to the cable + Cable location (if you have more than one box full of cables) This app also features a search function in which you specify one or both cable connectors and if you have such a cable in one of your cables boxes, the app will show you all details of this cable, and in which box you will find it. In the free version, you can save 1 box with up to 10 cables. If you need more boxes or more cables, you can remove this limit for a one-time purchase.
OSC Deck
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OSC Deck turns your iPad into a professional OSC (Open Sound Control) controller. Designed for lighting technicians, audio engineers, and AV professionals who need a reliable, customizable touch interface on stage or in the studio. BUILD YOUR CONTROL SURFACE Drag and drop faders, buttons, knobs, and scene triggers onto any layout Vertical and horizontal faders with automatic orientation on resize Multiple pages for different zones or scenes Logo widget for branding your control surface SCENE CONTROL Save and recall complete lighting states with one tap Smooth fade transitions with configurable fade time Edit scenes inline โ select faders, set levels, save Queue system for conflict-free scene transitions MULTI-DEVICE OSC Connect to multiple OSC devices simultaneously Configurable send and receive ports per device Route specific pages to specific devices Works with any OSC-compatible system: Qlab, ETC, MA, and more THEMES 7 built-in visual themes: Classic, Neon Glow, Warm Analog, Light Studio, Glass Frosted, Industrial, Gold, Ibiza Sunset Custom accent color per fader Theme is saved with each project PROJECT MANAGEMENT Export and import projects as .oscdeck files OSC device settings saved with the project Auto-versioned file names on export OSC Deck is optimized for iPad in landscape mode, giving you the maximum screen space for your control surface. Requires a local network connection to communicate with OSC devices. Compatible with iOS 16 and later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSC Deck at none against CableBox's 1. OSC Deck also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CableBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OSC Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
CableBox ships an update every 2 weeks, OSC Deck daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CableBox | OSC Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hendrik Ragnar Jahns | jordy stultiens |
In-app purchases
CableBox
- Full access$0.99
OSC Deck
No in-app purchases









