Lab Monkey vs Easy Cue
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)
Easy Cue
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.
- Remote cue control
- QLAB integration
- Network playback
- Customizable interface
- Touch-based cue triggering
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Make your Touch QLAB ! The Easy Cue app takes QLAB, the world’s most widely used multimedia controller, to the next level. This app is all about giving you the power to control cues remotely with absolute ease. But don't think you're boxed in; it offers a ton of freedom for customization, too. With Easy Cue, you can play cues with just a touch on your phone, and those cues go straight to QLAB over the network. So go ahead, transform your QLAB experience with a simple touch and enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lab Monkey at every 2 months against Easy Cue's every 10 months. Easy Cue's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, Easy Cue every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lab Monkey | Easy Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Peachock | Jisu Kim |
Customer experience
Lab Monkey
Easy Cue
In-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
Easy Cue
No in-app purchases
