Comparison

MoboLaser vs StageTools

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

StageTools

A comprehensive lighting toolkit for professionals, offering network scanning, DMX inspection, fixture testing, and plot creation. Manage fixture data, files, and notes without needing a laptop, with many tools available offline.

Highlights
  • Network device scanning
  • DMX viewer for sACN/ArtNet
  • Micro console for fixture testing
  • Protocol detector
  • LTC timecode generation/reception
  • Curve builder
  • Quick plot creation
  • Scout notes with multimedia
Features
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StageTools is a lighting toolkit for iPhone and iPad, built for the work that happens before, during, and after the rig is in the air. Scout the job. Plot the rig. Troubleshoot the network. Check DMX. Keep fixture data, files, notes, and utility tools close without opening a laptop. TOOLBOX Network Devices scans your show network and helps you keep track of nodes, switches, consoles, and other devices. DMX Viewer listens to sACN and ArtNet so you can inspect live universe data and catch channel changes. Micro Console gives you a pocket-sized lighting console for fixture testing, quick looks, and controlled sACN or ArtNet output when you need it. Protocol Detector passively listens for common show-network traffic so you can see what is talking before you change anything. LTC Timecode can generate, receive, or jam timecode from your device. Curve Builder helps build fixture correction references from meter readings and export them for real show workflows. DIP Switch and CCT Converter cover the small calculations that still come up on set and in the shop. QUICK PLOTS Build fast lighting plots, network layouts, and power notes on one canvas. Add symbols, labels, cables, layers, backgrounds, custom symbols, and exports to PDF or PNG. SCOUT NOTES Create location scouts with photos, videos, marked-up images, note tabs, voice memos, transcripts, files, and PDF export. Make Scout Notes can turn a voice transcript into structured notes you can review and insert. FIXTURES Search, download, favorite, and reference fixtures from the GDTF Share Library. Downloaded fixtures can be used across StageTools workflows. FILES Save links, PDFs, manuals, plots, patch sheets, network diagrams, and local files. Organize by folder, category, and favorites, then share folder bundles when another StageTools user needs the same packet. BUILT FOR LIGHTING WORK StageTools is focused on lighting professionals: set lighting crews, theatrical electricians, lighting designers, programmers, gaffers, and touring techs. Many tools work offline. Live network tools require access to the show network. Core data stays on your device, with optional iCloud Sync for your own devices. StageTools is free to try. A subscription unlocks the full lighting workflow after the trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MoboLaser4 screens
StageTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoboLaser at none against StageTools's 2. MoboLaser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). StageTools's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. StageTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MoboLaser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MoboLaser against 5.0 for StageTools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoboLaser ships an update every 2 months, StageTools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MoboLaser versus StageTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoboLaserStageTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB87 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPangolin Laser Systems Inc.X0 Lighting Control Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MoboLaser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StageTools

Subscriptions2
  • StageTools Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • StageTools Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MoboLaser free?
MoboLaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageTools free?
StageTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoboLaser or StageTools?
MoboLaser and StageTools are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do MoboLaser or StageTools have ads?
Neither MoboLaser nor StageTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoboLaser or StageTools?
MoboLaser ships an update every 2 months, and StageTools every 2 weeks. Most recently, MoboLaser was updated on October 30, 2026 and StageTools on October 31, 2026.

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