Lab Monkey vs TempoCalc
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)
TempoCalc
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TempoCalc converts tempo (BPM) to milliseconds for different note lengths—whole notes, quarters, eighths, triplets, and more. Essential for music producers and audio engineers setting delay times, LFO rates, reverb pre-delays, and syncing effects to tempo. It eliminates manual calculations, ensuring precise timing alignment across all rhythmic subdivisions. Perfect for electronic music production, MIDI programming, and any workflow requiring exact tempo-based timing measurements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lab Monkey at Free against TempoCalc's $0.99. TempoCalc's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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; TempoCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, TempoCalc daily. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lab Monkey | TempoCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Peachock | Eric Cotrina |
In-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
TempoCalc
No in-app purchases
