DipSwitch vs MoboLaser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DipSwitch
This app helps lighting technicians quickly configure fixture settings using a digital interface. It calculates dip switch configurations, allows for easy addressing and offsetting, and helps determine fixture capacity within a universe. Streamline your patching process with this intuitive tool.
- Calculate dip switch configurations
- Enter address and see dip switch settings
- Apply offset values for quick addressing
- Determine fixture capacity per universe
- Generate addresses for sequential fixtures
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Set a DMX address on a dip-switch block without doing binary in your head, in the dark, up a ladder. Type the address, read the switches. DipSwitch draws the block the way it looks on the back of the fixture, so you can hold your phone next to the real thing and compare it switch for switch. It has been doing this job since 2008. ON THE FIXTURE • Enter an address and see the switch pattern immediately • The block is drawn to match real hardware, with the ON marking and channel weights • Set the number of switches to match your fixture, from 1 to 16 • Swap and mirror for blocks that are printed the other way round PLANNING A RIG • Set the offset to your fixture's channel footprint and step the whole rig one button at a time • See how many fixtures fit a 512-channel universe, and the last address you can use • Save fixtures you use often as profiles, so the channel count is one tap away • Know two addresses and need the rest? Enter both and the spacing does the work • Tick off fixtures as you patch them, and share the finished list as a PDF ON APPLE WATCH • The whole calculator on your wrist, for when one hand is holding the fixture • Turn the Digital Crown to step the address by your offset • A complication puts the current address on your watch face • Address, offset and fixture profiles stay in sync with your iPhone English, German and French. Free, no in-app purchases. Built in Luxembourg by a lighting technician who got tired of counting bits.
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 update cadence: MoboLaser at every 2 months against DipSwitch's every 13 months. MoboLaser also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, 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
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 DipSwitch against 5.0 for MoboLaser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of DipSwitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of MoboLaser's.
DipSwitch ships an update every 13 months, MoboLaser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DipSwitch | MoboLaser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bazinga sarl | Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
DipSwitch
MoboLaser
Bugs and requests
DipSwitch
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after iOS 10 update
- Does not calculate dip switches after iOS 10 update
- Does not work under OS 3
- Does not work for some users
Requested features
6 requests- Apple Watch app
- Manual or tutorial
- Option to have OFF as 1 and ON as 0 for specific devices
- User definable options (e.g., number of dip switches, all off=001)
- Notepad feature to track set switches
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- Dark mode option
MoboLaser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DipSwitch
No in-app purchases
MoboLaser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DipSwitch free?
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