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Sensors2OSCTouchOSC

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Sensors2OSC sensor switches for Bluetooth, location, accelerometer, magnetic field and gyroscopeSensors2OSC multitouch surface showing multiple touch circles on a gridSensors2OSC communication settings with host, UDP port, OSC bundles and value threshold

Best for: Musicians who want to control music software with phone motion sensors

Best for: Musicians and performers building custom touch controllers for MIDI or OSC gear

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Paid

Sold as an app; see the developer's site and app stores for current prices.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Sends any available phone sensor as OSC data
  • Per-sensor toggles and an overall on/off switch
All 4 strengths
  • Sends any available phone sensor as OSC data
  • Per-sensor toggles and an overall on/off switch
  • Configurable target host, UDP port and reading rate
  • Old build still offered for Android 2.3 to 3.2
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android with the same features
  • Supports MIDI and OSC over many simultaneous connections
All 4 strengths
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android with the same features
  • Supports MIDI and OSC over many simultaneous connections
  • Built-in editor for complex control layouts
  • Synchronized editing across networked devices
  • Android only
  • Needs a separate OSC receiver on the other machine
All 3 limitations
  • Android only
  • Needs a separate OSC receiver on the other machine
  • Available sensors depend on the device
  • Building custom layouts takes time to learn
  • Some MIDI setups need the separate Bridge app
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.