There's no single right device for Mobaro. This article sets out the performance and cost trade-offs at each price tier, so you can size your fleet for your own operation.

To install the app, see How to download and update the Mobaro mobile app.

Below the floor, you'll feel the limits over long shifts and when uploading work done offline. At recommended, Mobaro runs comfortably with room for RideOps, photo-heavy Checklists and several seasons of use.

These are Mobaro's hardware recommendations, not install requirements: the App Store and Google Play listings show the operating system versions the app installs on. The current Mobaro app is built for iOS and Android. On a computer, use the Backend in a browser at app.mobaro.com. A Windows version of the app is listed in the Microsoft Store, but it's an older version than the iOS and Android apps and doesn't get in-app updates. Contact Mobaro Support before you rely on it.

Refurbished or current entry models for large fleets. Use when staff do a few core Checklists per shift in a controlled environment and price per unit matters most.

Trade-offs: batteries wear faster (plan to replace in 2–3 years), refurbished units have less OS support left, and there's no water or dust resistance to rely on outdoors.

The sweet spot for most attractions: better performance, battery and support life without flagship prices. Use when devices are used 5+ hours per shift, by several people, over several seasons.

Best performance, support and camera. Use when a small group needs it, such as for evidence photography or command-center Dashboards. Expect 2–3× the mid-range price for performance most Mobaro work doesn't need.

Survives water, drops, dust and extreme temperatures, with far fewer replacements over 4–5 seasons. Use when devices face the elements — water parks, outdoor coasters, ride maintenance, washdowns — or IT wants standard devices available for years.

A cheap device that stops getting security updates after 18 months isn't cheap over four years. Plan around each maker's update commitment:

Which iPad or device do you recommend for our park?

Mobaro doesn't endorse a specific model. For most parks, a mid-range device on a current iOS or Android version is the best value; choose rugged devices for wet or rough environments, and 10-inch tablets for RideOps. The tiers above name example models.

Can I use the Mobaro app on a Windows PC or a Mac?

Use the Backend in your browser at app.mobaro.com instead; the current Mobaro app is built for iOS and Android. For the older Windows version, see How to download and update the Mobaro mobile app.

How long can our devices work offline?

There's no fixed limit, but plan to reconnect at least once a day. The app only holds Checklist slots starting within the next 6 days, saved progress expires at the slot's deadline, and new work arrives only online. See Working online versus offline with Mobaro.

Can RideOps work offline?

Only partly. Dispatches, queue times and notes are held and sent automatically when the connection returns. Opening, closing or setting the ride down, signing in attendants and submitting Checklists need a connection.

Our devices are managed. How do we push Mobaro to them?

Push the latest version from the App Store or Google Play through your MDM. If your MDM can't use the app stores, ask Mobaro Support for the app files. See How to download and update the Mobaro mobile app.