Comparison

GyroOSC vs MIDI Controller

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

Head to head
About

GyroOSC

Features
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GyroOSC streams your device’s gyroscope data to your computer or other devices using Open Sound Control (OSC) over UDP or TCP. Key Features: - 10 minutes of free streaming β€” try before you unlock unlimited access. - Real-time streaming of roll, pitch, and yaw values. - UDP or TCP support for fast and reliable transmission. - Customizable stream interval to fit your workflow. - Live visualization with an interactive 3D wireframe cube. GyroOSC makes it easy to send motion data from your iPhone or iPad to your preferred software in real time.

About

MIDI Controller

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable MIDI controller for Mac. MIDI Controller - Ctrlly sends standard MIDI messages to GarageBand, Logic Pro, and other MIDI-compatible music apps on your Mac. Play software instruments, trigger pads, and control assignable parameters without buying an additional MIDI controller. MAIN FEATURES β€’ 4Γ—4 multitouch pads Customize MIDI channel, note, velocity, and label. β€’ 8 faders Send MIDI CC with precise 0–127 values and configurable ranges. β€’ Knobs and buttons Use 8 knobs and 8 buttons. Buttons support momentary and toggle modes and can send CC or Program Change messages. β€’ Touch keyboard Play with multiple fingers and use octave controls, Pitch Bend, and Modulation. β€’ Custom presets Save, rename, duplicate, and delete your MIDI mappings. Presets stay on your device, and no account is required. β€’ Connect to Mac Use Apple Network MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI. Choose an output destination, send a test note, and follow the built-in Mac setup guide. β€’ MIDI Monitor See recently sent notes, CC, Program Change, and Pitch Bend messages to quickly check your connection and mappings. β€’ Panic Immediately release active notes and send All Notes Off if a note becomes stuck. FREE FEATURES Connection management, the Bluetooth MIDI entry point, the Mac setup guide, test notes, MIDI Monitor, purchase restoration, and Panic are free to use. MIDI CONTROLLER PRO Sending performance MIDI from the pads, faders, knobs, buttons, and keyboard, as well as editing mappings and managing presets, requires a MIDI Controller Pro subscription. Weekly and annual subscriptions are available. Prices and currency are shown in the App Store. No free trial is offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. BEFORE YOU START This app does not produce sound. You need a Mac running GarageBand, Logic Pro, or another MIDI-compatible app to hear your software instrument. This version is designed for Mac. It does not promise support for Windows, external MIDI hardware, MPE, SysEx, sequencing, recording, or project-level two-way DAW control. This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GyroOSC4 screens
MIDI Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GyroOSC at 15.6 against MIDI Controller's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. GyroOSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MIDI Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
GyroOSC versus MIDI Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyroOSCMIDI Controller
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuoran Liu明θˆͺ 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GyroOSC

One-time1
  • Unlock unlimited streaming$3.99
2 purchases

MIDI Controller

Subscriptions2
  • MIDI Controller Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • MIDI Controller Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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