Lab Monkey vs Simple Stage Cam
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)
Simple Stage Cam
Transform your iPhone into a distraction-free, NDI-compatible video source for live events and productions. Stream a clean, stable feed directly into your workflow without on-screen graphics or overlays.
- Clean full-screen camera output
- Native NDI compatible streaming
- Optimized for production software
- No on-screen graphics
- Fast startup
- Stable performance
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Simple Stage Camera Professional • Clean • Reliable Simple Stage Camera turns your iPhone into a dedicated NDI compatible video source with zero distractions. Built for live events, theater, touring productions, streaming, and broadcast environments, this app delivers a clean, stable video feed directly into your workflow. Unlike camera apps filled with overlays and controls, Simple Stage Camera is designed for stage and show control environments where simplicity and reliability are essential. Features • Clean full-screen camera output • Native NDI compatible streaming over Wi-Fi • Optimized for QLab and production software • No on-screen graphics or overlays • Fast startup and minimal configuration • Stable performance for live environments Perfect For • Theater productions • Touring shows • QLab users • Live event technicians • Broadcast integration • Installations and art environments NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt Group. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Vizrt Group or NewTek.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lab Monkey at Free against Simple Stage Cam's $9.99. Lab Monkey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On 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
Lab Monkey is free to download; Simple Stage Cam costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lab Monkey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. 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.
Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, Simple Stage Cam every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lab Monkey | Simple Stage Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Peachock | Mark Neisser |
Customer experience
Lab Monkey
Simple Stage Cam
In-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
Simple Stage Cam
No in-app purchases
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