Best apps like Lab Monkey

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

8 free apps

Updated October 2026

Charles Peachock

📊 Productivity

Lab Monkey is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Lab Monkey

#1

Easy Cue by Jisu Kim

Make your touch QLAB

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Control multimedia cues remotely with ease using your phone. This application transforms your experience by allowing you to play cues directly to QLAB over a network with a simple touch, offering extensive customization options.

#2

QLab Remote by Figure 53

Easy remote editing for QLab

Strong Contender

4.7(26 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Control and edit live show cues remotely from your iOS device. This companion app for macOS software allows you to flag cues, adjust audio levels, and modify video geometry from anywhere in the venue. It offers a free read-only mode and optional in-app purchases for full editing capabilities.

#3

iRFR Preview by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Worth Considering

2.8(4 ratings)

Free

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This app offers a view-only display of active cue lists for lighting consoles. It's designed for professionals needing to monitor current and upcoming cues. iPad users can also take and export notes on cues.

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by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

This remote control application allows users to manage ETC Eos family lighting systems from their mobile devices. It supports programming and playback features, with security controls to prevent unauthorized access. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.

Remote control for Eos family lighting systemsSupports programming and playbackTab-based display system

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This app connects to compatible clock and drawing board devices via Bluetooth. It allows you to set clock times, receive real-time drawings, and recognize English words, Chinese words, and numbers. It can also predict strokes and integrate with a printer device for real-life drawing and handwriting.

Bluetooth/MFI connectivityClock time settingReal-time drawing reception

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V-160HD remote control app

This app provides remote control functionality for the V-160HD Streaming Video Switcher. It allows users to operate most functions from an iPad's touch interface, offering extended control during events and flexible setup options.

Remote control for V-160HDSwitch video and mix audioMonitor video output

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by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Control ETC Eos family lighting systems remotely from your mobile device. Access programming and playback features, including cue lists and direct selects. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.

Remote control for Eos family lighting systemsProgramming and playback featuresTab-based display system

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Overlay show info onto videos!

Overlay your show information directly onto videos and photos. This app automatically discovers network devices and supports timecode information for seamless cue management. Empower your team by sharing videos directly from your photo library.

Overlay show info on videos/photosNo proprietary formatsDirect sharing from Photos app

free with in-app purchases

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A DMX Lighting Controller

Control and configure Art-Net compatible lighting devices. Build shows with a timeline view, create live DMX recordings, and utilize a library of prebuilt or custom fixture profiles. This app works in conjunction with a wireless Art-Net to DMX converter.

Art-Net and sACN controlDevice configuration and testingTimeline show builder

free with in-app purchases

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NFC & RDM Configuration

Configure ETC products wirelessly using NFC or a Bluetooth bridge. Address and set RDM labels, personalities, and DMX addresses for your fixtures. Plan configurations in advance and push them when ready.

NFC configuration of ETC productsWireless addressing and configurationBluetooth bridge connectivity

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