Comparison

MoboLaser vs Wave

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, 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.

About

Wave

Features
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Wave-USB Player is a professional-grade 8-channel audio playback app designed for laser show operators and live production environments. Built to work seamlessly with the Wave-USB device (MiniDSP MCHStreamer), it delivers studio-quality audio at 48kHz / 24-bit resolution — the standard for ADAT-based laser show systems. Key Features: Plays back 8-channel WAV files with industry-standard channel assignments for ADAT laser show output. Works standalone — no USB device required for file management or preview playback. Stream audio directly from a USB flash drive, keeping your iOS device storage free. Load files from USB flash drive or via cable from a Mac or PC. HDMI video output supported for flexible routing in live setups. Whether you're in the booth or on the bench, Wave-USB Player gives you reliable, professional multichannel audio playback in the palm of your hand. Images showing laser content from the Best of Echoes by FirstLight Laser Productions. Wave laser shows can be purchased directly from http://www.firstlight-laser.com

Screenshots

MoboLaser4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MoboLaser at 12.4 against Wave's 26.0. 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 September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MoboLaser versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoboLaserWave
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, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPangolin Laser Systems, Inc.David Zurcher

In-app purchases

None

MoboLaser

No in-app purchases

None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoboLaser free?
MoboLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoboLaser or Wave have ads?
Neither MoboLaser nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoboLaser or Wave?
MoboLaser ships an update every 2 months, and Wave every 2 months. Most recently, MoboLaser was updated on September 18, 2026 and Wave on September 28, 2026.

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