Comparison

OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP vs ArchersPlayer

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

Head to head
About

OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP

Features
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OSC Controller app with flexible canvas space where you can arrange all components. Adjust them to send to custom endpoints and organize in workspaces. This app supports sending OSC through TCP and UDP. Features: - Flexible canvas with draggable components - Send OSC messages via TCP and UDP - Visual indicator for outgoing signals - Custom endpoints per component - Organize layouts in workspaces Thanks a lot for using OSC Controller. If you have any questions or ideas for new features, feel free to just reach out to midi@mkgames.org. - best Marvin EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ArchersPlayer

This audio player functions as a plugin within other music production apps. It allows users to create playlists from files or folders, with options for shuffling, reordering, and adding delays between tracks. Advanced features include MIDI control, pitch and speed warping, and custom start/end times for audio regions.

Highlights
  • AUv3 Generator plugin
  • Load audio files individually or by folder
  • Sequential playback with shuffle and skip
  • Configurable random delay between tracks
  • MIDI control for playback and tracks
  • Real-time pitch and speed warping
  • Save/Load multiple playlists
Features
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ArchersPlayer is a lightweight audio file player built as an AUv3 Generator plugin. Load it into your favorite AUv3 host — like AUM, ApeMatrix, or Audiobus — and use it as a sound source alongside your other instruments and effects. Build a playlist from individual files or entire folders. Tracks play sequentially from top to bottom, and you can reorder them with a long-press drag, shuffle the list, or tap any track to jump straight to it. A seekable playback slider lets you scrub to any point in the current track. Need a pause between tracks? Enable the configurable track delay to insert a random gap (2–10 seconds) before the next track starts. Great for DJ/radio, live performance, rehearsal playback, or backing tracks that need breathing room. FEATURES • AUv3 Generator plugin — works inside any compatible host app • Load audio files individually or by folder • Supports MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, CAF, FLAC, and AAC • Sequential playback with shuffle, skip, and previous controls • Tap any track to play it immediately • Drag to reorder your playlist • Swipe left to delete individual tracks • Swipe right to lock a track's position in place (won't be affected by shuffle) • Seekable playback slider with elapsed and total time display • Configurable random delay between tracks (2–10 seconds) • Automatic sample rate conversion to match the host • Security-scoped bookmarks for persistent file access • Save/Load multiple playlists • Trigger playback controls, tracks, and playlist w/ MIDI • Set custom start/end times per Track to only play a region of the audio file • Warp playback pitch and speed in real time, or lock the control to only do one or the other • Designed for iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP3 screens
ArchersPlayer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArchersPlayer at none against OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP's 3. ArchersPlayer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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. OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. ArchersPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP ships an update every 2 months, ArchersPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP versus ArchersPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSC Controller PRO TCP UDPArchersPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin KruegerNicholas McLaren

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP

Subscriptions3
  • OSC PRO$8.991 Month
  • OSC PRO$14.991 Year
  • OSC PRO3 Days trial$22.991 Year
None

ArchersPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP free?
OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArchersPlayer free?
ArchersPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP or ArchersPlayer have ads?
Neither OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP nor ArchersPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP or ArchersPlayer?
OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP ships an update every 2 months, and ArchersPlayer weekly. Most recently, OSC Controller PRO TCP UDP was updated on October 8, 2026 and ArchersPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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