Lab Monkey vs Vor Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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)
Vor Mobile
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/photos
- No proprietary formats
- Direct sharing from Photos app
- Automatic network device discovery
- Timecode overlay support
- Cue management
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Vor is designed for you to spend the least amount of time in the app, and more time cueing. Overlay your show information onto videos and photos! No proprietary formats, and no one else on your team needs a license. Empower your collaborators and share videos directly from the photos app. Know exactly which cue you're in at all times; no more deciphering notes about actors standing out of their light. Take a photo, and update the focuses the next morning. Not a tech wiz? No worries, Vor automatically discovers ETC Eos™ Family consoles and QLab™ sessions on your network so you don't have to fumble around with IP Addresses and OSC port numbers. Using timecode? Overlay timecode information from ETC Response Gateways. Terms of Use (EULA): https://getvor.app/mobile-eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lab Monkey at none against Vor Mobile's 5. Lab Monkey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Vor Mobile sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lab Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lab Monkey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Lab Monkey's written reviews are positive against 83% of Vor Mobile's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lab Monkey | Vor Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 4.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Peachock | Borealis Solutions LLC |
Customer experience
Lab Monkey
Vor Mobile
In-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
Vor Mobile
- Personal - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Production - Weekly$6.997 Days
- Production - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Personal - Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Production - Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year
