OSC/PILOT vs MoboLaser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OSC/PILOT
Control and build user interfaces for your desktop applications on your iPad. This utility app supports MIDI and up to five OSC destinations, mirroring desktop functionality. It also features remote updates, allowing direct connection to a desktop copy for seamless UI iteration.
- Build and control UIs on iPad
- Supports MIDI input/output
- Up to 5 OSC destinations
- Load desktop project files
- Remote update feature
- Seamless UI iteration
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OSC/PILOT is now on iPad! Use the simple and sleek UIs built using the desktop version of OSC/PILOT, on your iPad using the free OSC/PILOT iPad app. This app allows loading any project file created via the desktop version of OSC/PILOT (both Windows and macOS). Support for MIDI as well as up to 5 OSC destinations is supported, just like the desktop version. Additionally, a remote update feature has been include that allows the iPad app to connect directly to a copy of OSC/PILOT running on a desktop. Edits to a project file being done on the desktop version can directly be sent to the iPad, allowing for quick and easy iteration and building of your UIs. OSC/PILOT for iPad supports both OSC and MIDI input and output. You can connect to up to 5 OSC peers, 1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output as well.
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.
- Remote laser show control
- Real-time effect adjustments
- Workspace grids
- Cue management
- Time code synchronization
- Geometric correction
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MoboLaser by Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. is a trailblazing mobile application that redefines laser show controls. This intuitive app brings the functionalities of QuickShow and BEYOND laser show software right to your fingertips. Not just that, MoboLaser empowers you to add a new dimension of creativity and excitement to your performances. Remember, to ensure a smooth and efficient operation, MoboLaser requires a specific minimum version of QuickShow/BEYOND which is 5.5(Build 1911). Here's what you can do with MoboLaser V1.0.1: Remote Control: Effortlessly operate your laser shows from a distance. Workspace Grids: Manage your workspace with interactive grids. Cue Changes: Play or modify cues with ease. Live Controls: Adjust size, color, position, rotation, and playback speed in real time. QuickText: Leverage quick text features for instant changes. Logs: Monitor and review detailed activity logs. Sensors: Utilize device sensors for interactive laser effects. Lock/Unlock Screen: Secure your control screen from unintended interactions. FB4 Controllers: Display active FB4-Controllers. Time Code: Sync laser shows with external time code sources. Geometric Correction: Adjust laser projections for various Zones.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MoboLaser at 3 against OSC/PILOT's 1. MoboLaser also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OSC/PILOT against 5.0 for MoboLaser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OSC/PILOT | MoboLaser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Win Epic Ltd | Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
OSC/PILOT
MoboLaser
In-app purchases
OSC/PILOT
No in-app purchases
MoboLaser
No in-app purchases
