# L.E.D. Lab vs Mobileraker

The clearest difference is ads: L.E.D. Lab at none against Mobileraker's shown. L.E.D. Lab also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Mobileraker's advantage is ratings volume (904 vs 15) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. L.E.D. Lab sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Mobileraker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobileraker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 904 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

L.E.D. Lab ships an update every 4 months, Mobileraker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | L.E.D. Lab | Mobileraker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-lab/id832042156/reviews) | **[4.9 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileraker-klipper-ui/id1581451248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **904** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Schardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/352273485) | [Patrick Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624526745) |

## What reviewers say

### L.E.D. Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-lab/id832042156)

Create dynamic visual experiences for LED displays without custom programming. Animate images, videos, and particles, and synchronize them with music or external audio inputs. Ideal for artists, designers, and hobbyists looking to add animated color to various projects.

**Highlights:** Create and animate scenes with images, videos, and camera feeds, Animate particle color, velocity, and brightness for LED strips, Synchronize visuals with music from your library, Audio reactivity for parameter control, External control via MIDI, DMX, ArtNet, OSC, Color keying and tiling for advanced compositing, Supports various LED controllers and external monitors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Microphone | $9.99 | one-time |
| Live Video | $9.99 | one-time |
| LED Display | $19.99 | one-time |
| External Control | $19.99 | one-time |
| Music | $19.99 | one-time |
| External Screen | $39.99 | one-time |
| Authoring | $49.99 | one-time |
| LED Artist Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| VJ Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Mapping | $84.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pack | $209.99 | one-time |


### Mobileraker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileraker-klipper-ui/id1581451248)

Control and monitor your Klipper 3D printer from your mobile device. Features include real-time print visualization, precision control, advanced monitoring, and file management.

**Highlights:** Real-time print visualization, Precision axis and temperature control, Advanced monitoring dashboard, Filament system management, Multi-printer fleet control, File management, Macro control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Base | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip the Dev | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip the Dev | $4.00 | one-time |
| Tip the Dev | $9.00 | one-time |
| Tip the Dev | $22.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Supporter Promotion | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Supporter | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 💡 Excellent Klipper support
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 👍 Versatile monitoring and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Webcam not working when printer is off
- Socket errors and timeouts

**Requested features**

- Customizable dashboard layout
- Persistent temperature/time prediction display
- Apple Watch integration
- Decimal support for temperature adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is L.E.D. Lab free?

L.E.D. Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mobileraker free?

Mobileraker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, L.E.D. Lab or Mobileraker?

Mobileraker is rated higher. L.E.D. Lab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Mobileraker averages 4.9 from 904 ratings.

### Do L.E.D. Lab or Mobileraker have ads?

Mobileraker shows ads; L.E.D. Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, L.E.D. Lab or Mobileraker?

L.E.D. Lab ships an update every 4 months, and Mobileraker every 5 weeks. Most recently, L.E.D. Lab was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mobileraker on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*