Comparison

SeeOSC vs OpenOBD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

OpenOBD

Transform your iPhone into a real-time car dashboard. Connect an OBD2 adapter to monitor live engine data, track your trips with GPS, and diagnose fault codes with clear explanations. Explore all features in demo mode without hardware.

Highlights
  • Live engine data monitoring
  • Real-time speed, RPM, temperature gauges
  • Trip logging with GPS mapping
  • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • Vehicle information display
  • Demo mode for exploration
Features
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OpenOBD turns your iPhone into a real-time car dashboard. Connect any ELM327 OBD2 adapter (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) and see what your car is really doing — live. LIVE ENGINE DATA • Speed, RPM, coolant temperature, intake, throttle, engine load, battery voltage and more • Clean, fast gauges that update in real time • Instant and average fuel consumption TRIP LOGGING • Automatically record your drives with the GPS route on a map • Keeps recording in the background, even with the screen locked • Review distance, duration, speed and fuel for every trip DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear fault codes (DTCs) with plain-language explanations • Check-engine (MIL) status and stored trouble codes • Vehicle info: VIN, fuel type, supported sensors BUILT FOR DRIVERS • Beautiful dark interface designed for the car • Works with affordable ELM327 adapters — no subscription, no account TRY IT WITHOUT HARDWARE • Tap Connect, then Demo Mode, to explore every feature with simulated live data OpenOBD is not affiliated with any car manufacturer. An OBD2 adapter (sold separately) is required to read data from your vehicle. Most petrol cars built after 2001 and diesels after 2004 are supported.

Screenshots

SeeOSC4 screens
OpenOBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenOBD at none against SeeOSC's 1. OpenOBD also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. SeeOSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenOBD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeOSC ships an update weekly, OpenOBD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SeeOSC versus OpenOBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeOSCOpenOBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJayden AllenOsman Cengeri

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SeeOSC

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$6.99
None

OpenOBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeeOSC free?
SeeOSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenOBD free?
OpenOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SeeOSC or OpenOBD have ads?
Neither SeeOSC nor OpenOBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeeOSC or OpenOBD?
SeeOSC ships an update weekly, and OpenOBD every 2 days. Most recently, SeeOSC was updated on October 9, 2026 and OpenOBD on September 28, 2026.

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