Comparison

TuioPad vs MoboLaser

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

Head to head
About

TuioPad

This open-source utility transforms iOS devices into multi-touch remote controllers using the TUIO protocol. It's free to use with any compatible client application and serves as a valuable tool for developing and testing TUIO implementations.

Highlights
  • Open source TUIO tracker
  • Multi-touch remote control
  • Compatible with TUIO client applications
  • Tool for TUIO development and testing
  • Free to use
Features
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TuioPad is an open source TUIO tracker for iOS devices such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, which allows multi-touch remote control based on the TUIO protocol. This app is available free of charge and can be used in conjunction with any TUIO enabled client application. Its source code is also available under the terms of the GPL and therefore can be freely used for the creation of open source TUIO enabled mobile applications. Apart from that the TuioPad is also a useful tool for the development and testing of TUIO 1.1 client implementations. You can find further information about the TUIO protocol and the various TUIO enabled application environments at the TUIO.org portal.

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, 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.

Screenshots

TuioPad2 screens
MoboLaser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MoboLaser at 5.0 against TuioPad's 3.0. MoboLaser also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 75 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). TuioPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, ratings volume, 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

MoboLaser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of TuioPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of MoboLaser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TuioPad ships an update every 75 months, MoboLaser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TuioPad versus MoboLaser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuioPadMoboLaser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin KaltenbrunnerPangolin Laser Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

TuioPad

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

MoboLaser

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

In-app purchases

None

TuioPad

No in-app purchases

None

MoboLaser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TuioPad free?
TuioPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoboLaser free?
MoboLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TuioPad or MoboLaser?
MoboLaser is rated higher. TuioPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MoboLaser averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do TuioPad or MoboLaser have ads?
Neither TuioPad nor MoboLaser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TuioPad or MoboLaser?
TuioPad ships an update every 75 months, and MoboLaser every 2 months. Most recently, TuioPad was updated on June 5, 2026 and MoboLaser on June 1, 2026.

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