Comparison

SeeOSC vs FillLight

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

Head to head
About

SeeOSC

Features
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SeeOSC is a powerful toolkit designed for artists and creative coders. It enables you to access your device's sensors and send data over OSC, whilst simultaneously streaming video to and from the device using the TouchDesigner integration or the Desktop Companion. Grab the TouchDesigner integration at SeeOSC.com. Key Features: - Direct TouchDesigner/NDI integration: send and receive video and audio streams, as well as sensor data, directly to and from NDI or TouchDesigner - Access and send LiDAR stream from supported devices (over NDI) - Comprehensive Sensor Access: Utilise your device's sensors, as well as control the device’s vibration and brightness to create dynamic, real-time applications. - Dummy Data Generation: Test features or use devices lacking specific sensors by generating realistic, synthetic sensor data, eliminating the need to physically move your phone. - OSC Protocol Support: Ensure compatibility with a wide range of creative applications by streaming sensor data using the versatile OSC protocol. Device Information: Send device information over OSC, like screen resolution, DPI, battery status etc. Useful for dynamically adjusting the experience for different devices or monitoring a device’s status. - Bidirectional Video Streaming: Low-latency video streaming to and from your device, enhancing interactive and immersive creative projects. - Spout Integration via Desktop Companion: Easily send Spout feeds to SeeOSC and output incoming video streams from the app as Spout feeds, facilitating smooth video sharing with compatible desktop applications. - Enhanced Creative Possibilities: Leverage real-time data and video streams to enable dynamic interactions, responsive visuals, and immersive environments in your projects. - Intuitive Controls: Configure your streaming settings, select sensors, and manage video streams through a clean and accessible user interface. Tooltips are available for each configurable element to assist with explanations. - Sensor Recording: record, playback and export sensor data to CSV or JSON. - Experimental Custom Control Surface Mode: create custom control surfaces with sliders, faders, buttons etc to send over OSC, DMX or MIDI. Combine with a video streaming element to preview video directly in the control surface mode. - Experimental Features: send sensor data over MIDI and receive OSC commands to control vibration and brightness.

About

FillLight

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Why buy another light when you already have a spare phone? FillLight turns a phone screen into a soft portable light for creators, selfies, product photos, and makeup checks. Put one phone on a stand, open FillLight, and use your main phone to shoot with cleaner, softer light. Use it for: - TikTok, Reels, and short-form video - Night selfies without harsh flash - Product photography for Etsy, eBay, and marketplace listings - Makeup checks in hotel rooms, backstage, or bad indoor lighting Why FillLight works: - Soft screen light instead of harsh direct flash - Fast presets for clean white, warm tones, cool tones, and creative colors - Dual-zone mode for more shape and dimension - Lock and hide gestures for real shooting workflows - One-time Pro unlock for custom RGB, Live Selfie Mode, timer, mirror/flip, and favorites Instead of buying extra lighting gear, use the phone you already own and get portable light anywhere.

Screenshots

SeeOSC4 screens
FillLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SeeOSC at 3 against FillLight's 1. SeeOSC also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SeeOSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FillLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SeeOSC versus FillLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeOSCFillLight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJayden AllenNghia Le

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SeeOSC

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$6.99
1 purchases

FillLight

One-time1
  • FillLight Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is SeeOSC free?
SeeOSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FillLight free?
FillLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SeeOSC or FillLight have ads?
Neither SeeOSC nor FillLight shows ads.

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