Q GO vs Lab Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q GO
Control your QLab Workspaces remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers essential show controls like "GO" and "Panic" in a user-friendly grid interface. It connects to QLab via MIDI over WiFi or USB.
- Remote QLab Workspace Control
- GO and Panic Buttons
- Playback Controls
- MIDI over WiFi
- USB MIDI Support
- Simple Grid Interface
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Q GO allows you to control your QLab Workspaces from your iPhone or iPad. It incorporates the most frequently used show controls, including "GO", "Panic", and playback controls, in a simple grid. Q GO talks to QLab by way of MIDI messages, either over WiFi, or via USB MIDI devices using the Apple Camera Connection Kit. The app includes instructions on how to set up Q GO to work with QLab 3. QLab 2 users: Q GO uses "MIDI Voice Message Control" functionalities which require a Pro MIDI license. QLab 3 supports this functionality in the free version - no license required. For more information on QLab licenses, please visit Figure 53: http://figure53.com/qlab/buy/. (QLAB, QCART, TIXATO, GO BUTTON, ULTRASONIC and FIGURE 53 are registered trademarks of Figure 53, LLC. Seller of this application is not affiliated with Figure 53, LLC.)
Lab Monkey
This application provides a large, "long view" display of QLab cues for users. It requires QLab to be open and on the same WiFi network. It is developed by Audio Ape Inc., known for professional remote control systems.
- Large "long view" cue display
- QLab integration
- Same WiFi network required
- Remote control system compatibility
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This app Lab Monkey will give QLab users a large display or “long view” of their QLab cues. You will need the application QLab open, and on the same WiFi network as this app. “Lab Monkey” is owned by Audio Ape Inc. We are the makers of professional remote control systems for iOS and all USB equipped computers. Learn more about Audio Ape Remotes by clicking the link at the bottom. (QLab and Figure53 are registered trademarks of Figure53, LLC. Seller of this application is not affiliated with Figure53, LLC)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lab Monkey at Free against Q GO's $0.99. Lab Monkey also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%). Q GO's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Lab Monkey is free to download; Q GO costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Q GO | Lab Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Bouwmans | Charles Peachock |
Customer experience
Q GO
Lab Monkey
In-app purchases
Q GO
No in-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
