Comparison

iHog vs MoboLaser

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

Head to head
About

iHog

This app transforms your device into a wireless remote for Hog 4 lighting consoles. It offers real-time control over theatrical lighting systems, allowing users to manage cues, palettes, and programmer functions from anywhere in a venue.

Highlights
  • Complete front panel control with LED feedback
  • Rapid group and palette selection
  • Live playback control
  • Programmer management
  • Per-show interface customization
  • Real-time HogNet feedback
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Transform your device into a powerful wireless remote for Hog 4 consoles and Hog 4 PC. iHog gives lighting designers, programmers, and technicians instant control over theatrical lighting systems from anywhere in the venue. Professional Lighting Control at Your Fingertips Control your entire Hog 4 system wirelessly with real-time LED feedback. Perfect for theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and live entertainment professionals who need reliable remote access to their lighting console. Key Features: - Complete Front Panel Control - Access all Hog 4 front panel buttons with live LED status feedback - Rapid Group & Palette Selection - Quickly select fixtures and apply palettes without returning to the console - Playback Control - Go and release lists and scenes instantly during live shows - Programmer Management - Clear programmer, knockout selections, and manage your programming workflow - Per-Show Customization - Customize interface for each show file - Real-Time Feedback - See LED states update in real-time via HogNet Perfect For: - Lighting Designers programming from the stage - Technicians running shows remotely - Programmers needing quick palette access - Focus sessions requiring mobility Requirements: - HogNet connection required. Compatible with Hog 4 consoles and Hog 4 PC software. Take control of your lighting rig. Download iHog today. By using this app you agree to the End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MoboLaser

Control laser shows remotely with this app, offering real-time adjustments for size, color, position, and playback speed. It also features workspace grids, cue management, and the ability to sync with external time code sources.

Highlights
  • Remote laser show control
  • Real-time effect adjustments
  • Workspace grids
  • Cue management
  • Time code synchronization
  • Geometric correction
Features
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MoboLaser by Pangolin Laser Systems, brings remote control of BEYOND and QuickShow to your iPhone or iPad. Browse cues, adjust live controls, and send Quick Text from your mobile device while your computer runs the laser show software. CONNECT AND CONTROL - Discover computers on your local network or connect using the supported QR option. - Browse workspace pages and cue grids, select cues, and control playback. - Adjust size, position, rotation, color, and playback speed using the controls available for your connected software. - Send Quick Text to your desktop software. - View connection details and network information. ADDITIONAL BEYOND FEATURES When connected to BEYOND, MoboLaser also provides Geometric Correction, Sensors, Lock Screen, FB4 Controllers Info, TimeCode Display, desktop Logs, Hue Shift, and Saturation. Available features depend on the connected desktop software; these additional controls are not offered for QuickShow. HELP AND TROUBLESHOOTING Find the Features & controls guide in Information. Use Legal > Report a problem to describe an issue, review diagnostic information, and choose whether to share it with support. REQUIREMENTS MoboLaser requires BEYOND or QuickShow version 5.5 (build 1911) or later running on a Windows computer on the same local network. Allow Local Network access when prompted. MoboLaser is a companion app, not a standalone laser projector controller. Laser output requires compatible hardware in your desktop setup. Follow your normal laser safety procedures.

Screenshots

iHog4 screens
MoboLaser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MoboLaser at 5.0 against iHog's 3.4. MoboLaser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. iHog sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MoboLaser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MoboLaser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iHog's written reviews are positive against 100% of MoboLaser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iHog versus MoboLaser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHogMoboLaser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (10 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCCT Plus LLC (Apps)Pangolin Laser Systems Inc.

Customer experience

iHog

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MoboLaser

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

iHog

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Unlock$1.991 Month
  • iHog Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly unlock7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Tip - Smiles$0.99
  • Lowest price for features$0.99
  • Tip - hearts$2.99
Show 5 more
  • Mid price for Punt Page$2.99
  • Tip - buy a coffee for Maegan$4.99
  • High Price for features$4.99
  • Tip - 10 for Maegan$9.99
  • Max price for features$9.99
None

MoboLaser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHog free?
iHog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoboLaser free?
MoboLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHog or MoboLaser?
MoboLaser is rated higher. iHog averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MoboLaser averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do iHog or MoboLaser have ads?
Neither iHog nor MoboLaser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHog or MoboLaser?
iHog ships an update every 2 months, and MoboLaser every 2 months. Most recently, iHog was updated on October 24, 2026 and MoboLaser on October 30, 2026.

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