MoboLaser vs TheLightingController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TheLightingController
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Create stunning lightshows for your DMX lighting equipment with this powerful mobile app. This application is designed to work exclusively with the DMX interface “D1024W”. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MoboLaser at 12.4 against TheLightingController's 17. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MoboLaser ships an update every 2 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoboLaser | TheLightingController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
MoboLaser
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
Questions
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