Lab Monkey vs Total Remote Control
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)
Total Remote Control
Transform your iPad into a wireless control surface and extended display for your Mac. Ideal for professionals, it offers low-latency screen mirroring and precise multitouch remote control over Wi-Fi.
- Wireless control surface
- Second display functionality
- Low-latency screen mirroring
- Multitouch gesture control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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Turn your iPad into a powerful wireless control surface and second display for your Mac. Total Remote Control is the ultimate tool for professionals who need to interact with their Mac from anywhere in the room — or beyond. Ideal for live sound engineers, lighting technicians, and advanced users, it lets you: • Mirror your Mac screen with ultra-low latency. • Control your Mac remotely using precise multitouch gestures. • Extend your desktop and use your iPad as a portable second display. Whether you’re mixing a show, triggering cues, editing on the move, or just need more screen space, Total Remote Control adapts to your workflow — no cables, no lag. Works over Wi-Fi. Perfect for stage, studio, or mobile environments. This app is free to download. The macOS server requires a license (free trial available). Download at total-remote-control.com. Compatible with macOS 12.4 or later and iPadOS 16.6 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lab Monkey at 13 against Total Remote Control's 1. Lab Monkey also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Total Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lab Monkey against 5.0 for Total Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lab Monkey has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Lab Monkey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Total Remote Control's.
Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, Total Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lab Monkey | Total Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Peachock | David Barral |
Customer experience
Lab Monkey
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In-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
Total Remote Control
No in-app purchases
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