Comparison

GhostOSC vs ObiPhone

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

Head to head
About

GhostOSC

Features
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GhostOSC is your hands-free remote control for Blackout Lighting Console. Talk, and GhostOSC will interpret and send OSC commands to Blackout. GhostOSC also includes a number/button pad for discrete remote operations.

About

ObiPhone

This app provides precise color and brightness control for cinematography, offering locked full-screen mode for on-set talent and remote DMX control. It's designed for professional production environments.

Highlights
  • CCT/Duv and CIE 1931 x,y color adjustment
  • Locked full-screen mode for on-set talent
  • Remote DMX control over sACN
  • 8-bit and 16-bit DMX modes
  • Single-zone and four-zone operation
  • HDR screen brightness control
Features
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Choose colors using CCT / Duv adjustment or CIE 1931 x,y coordinates, then enter a locked full-screen mode designed for use by talent on set. Brightness can be adjusted directly from the locked screen with a two-finger gesture. ObiPhone can also be controlled remotely using DMX over an sACN network. Choose 8-bit or 16-bit control and operate the display as either a single lighting zone or four independently controlled zonesβ€”especially useful on larger iPad screens. Features include: β€’ HDR screen brightness β€’ CCT and Duv color control β€’ CIE 1931 x,y color control β€’ Full-screen color output β€’ sACN DMX control β€’ 8-bit and 16-bit DMX modes β€’ Single-zone and four-zone operation β€’ Remote flashlight and haptic control on supported devices β€’ Optional brightness, white-point, and primary calibration β€’ Locked screen mode for use by on-camera talent ObiPhone is designed as a practical lighting tool for professional production environments.

Screenshots

GhostOSC3 screens
ObiPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GhostOSC at Free against ObiPhone's $1.99. ObiPhone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

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

GhostOSC is free to download; ObiPhone costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GhostOSC ships an update every 2 weeks, ObiPhone every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 6 level
GhostOSC versus ObiPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostOSCObiPhone
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Paid
Best chart rankβ€”#199 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectric Eye ABVendler Industries

In-app purchases

None

GhostOSC

No in-app purchases

None

ObiPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GhostOSC free?
GhostOSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ObiPhone free?
ObiPhone costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GhostOSC or ObiPhone have ads?
Neither GhostOSC nor ObiPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GhostOSC or ObiPhone?
GhostOSC ships an update every 2 weeks, and ObiPhone every 3 days. Most recently, GhostOSC was updated on October 17, 2026 and ObiPhone on October 8, 2026.

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