# Lab Monkey vs Cue Killer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lab Monkey at 13 against Cue Killer's 1. Lab Monkey also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Cue Killer. 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, Cue Killer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lab Monkey | Cue Killer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-monkey/id1190143824/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-killer/id6773916687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Peachock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190143823) | [Kalani Helekunihi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754859750) |

## What reviewers say

### Lab Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-monkey/id1190143824)

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.

**Highlights:** Large "long view" cue display, QLab integration, Same WiFi network required, Remote control system compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cue Killer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-killer/id6773916687)

This app provides comprehensive show control for performers managing their own audio-visual elements. It allows users to create ordered cue lists for slides, sound, video, and more, with hands-free operation options. Designed for live performance, it offers features for audience interaction and efficient show building.

**Highlights:** Create ordered cue lists, Control slides, audio, video, and camera, Hands-free operation with external devices, Live audience interaction via QR codes, Import show files from other apps, In-app AI assistant for show ideas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lab Monkey free?

Lab Monkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cue Killer free?

Cue Killer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lab Monkey or Cue Killer?

Lab Monkey and Cue Killer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Lab Monkey or Cue Killer have ads?

Neither Lab Monkey nor Cue Killer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lab Monkey or Cue Killer?

Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, and Cue Killer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lab Monkey was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cue Killer on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*