Comparison

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 vs xTool Creative Space Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

Control Roland DG printers and cutters remotely using your iPhone or iPad. Manage production, perform test prints, and initiate cleaning functions via a Bluetooth connection.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Production management
  • Test printing
  • Cleaning functions
  • Status updates
Features
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Remote Control Your Production with Smart New Tech In addition to a built-in control panel, a new Roland DG Mobile Panel allows you to perform control panel functions of the printer/cutters with your existing iPhone or iPad(*1) using a Bluetooth connection. This innovative new feature provides a rich interface directly on, or remotely in range of, your printer. Receive status updates as well as remotely manage production, test printing, and cleaning functions. (*1)Refer to the corresponding device list. CAUTION Note the following points when using this application. 1:Roland DG Mobile Panel must be turn on bluetooth on your iPhone/iPad. 2:This application uses Bluetooth to communicate with the printer, but there is no need to pair your terminal and the printer. If you have performed pairing, release the pairing, and then start this application. --- Corresponding Printer - VG2-640/540 (Firm:Ver1.10 or later) - VG-640/540 (Firm:Ver4.00 or later) - SG2-640/540/300 (Firm:Ver1.10 or later) - SG-540/300(Firm:Ver4.00 or later) - VF2-640/540(Firm:Ver1.00 or later)

About

xTool Creative Space Mobile

Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your mobile device. Create projects on the go, connect wirelessly, and access a library of design elements and project ideas. Supports various image formats and offers advanced features on iPad.

Highlights
  • Design and editing on mobile
  • Wireless machine connection
  • Text curving tool
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • Extensive shape library
  • Multi-format image processing
  • Hand drawing and vector conversion (iPad)
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.

Screenshots

Roland DG Mobile Panel 24 screens
xTool Creative Space Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xTool Creative Space Mobile at 4.7 against Roland DG Mobile Panel 2's 3.7. xTool Creative Space Mobile also leads on ratings volume (990 vs 3). Roland DG Mobile Panel 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTool Creative Space Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Creative Space Mobile has 990 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, xTool Creative Space Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 versus xTool Creative Space Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoland DG Mobile Panel 2xTool Creative Space Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (990 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3990 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland DG CorporationMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

xTool Creative Space Mobile

All ratings990 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative65.2%

Bugs and requests

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xTool Creative Space Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during tracing and editing
  • Connectivity issues with laser machines
  • Inconsistent behavior and unexpected changes
  • Unreliable camera calibration and positioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better optimization for mobile devices
  • More design and customization tools
  • Comprehensive tutorials and documentation

In-app purchases

None

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

No in-app purchases

None

xTool Creative Space Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 free?
Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xTool Creative Space Mobile free?
xTool Creative Space Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 or xTool Creative Space Mobile?
xTool Creative Space Mobile is rated higher. Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while xTool Creative Space Mobile averages 4.7 from 990 ratings.
Do Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 or xTool Creative Space Mobile have ads?
Neither Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 nor xTool Creative Space Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 or xTool Creative Space Mobile?
Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and xTool Creative Space Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 was updated on October 5, 2026 and xTool Creative Space Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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