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TouchOSC vs Sensors2OSC: catalog facts
TouchOSCSensors2OSC

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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 and performers building custom touch controllers for MIDI or OSC gear

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

Paid

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

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android with the same features
  • Supports MIDI and OSC over many simultaneous connections
All 4 strengths for TouchOSC
  • 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
  • Sends any available phone sensor as OSC data
  • Per-sensor toggles and an overall on/off switch
All 4 strengths for Sensors2OSC
  • 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
  • Building custom layouts takes time to learn
  • Some MIDI setups need the separate Bridge app
  • Android only
  • Needs a separate OSC receiver on the other machine
All 3 limitations for Sensors2OSC
  • Android only
  • Needs a separate OSC receiver on the other machine
  • Available sensors depend on the device
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for TouchOSC

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Sensors2OSC

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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