Comparison

MoboLaser vs Algam Lighting

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

Head to head
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.

About

Algam Lighting

Features
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1.Easily control, customize settings, and create stunning light shows! 2.Allows users to hand-draw custom patterns or upload images to automatically convert them into patterns, offering unlimited creative freedom.

Screenshots

MoboLaser4 screens
Algam Lighting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Algam Lighting at 12.0 against MoboLaser's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MoboLaser versus Algam Lighting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoboLaserAlgam Lighting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPangolin Laser Systems Inc.广文 李

In-app purchases

None

MoboLaser

No in-app purchases

None

Algam Lighting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoboLaser free?
MoboLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Algam Lighting free?
Algam Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoboLaser or Algam Lighting have ads?
Neither MoboLaser nor Algam Lighting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoboLaser or Algam Lighting?
MoboLaser ships an update every 2 months, and Algam Lighting every 2 months. Most recently, MoboLaser was updated on November 3, 2026 and Algam Lighting on October 4, 2026.

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