Comparison

Lab Monkey vs HK Mixed Keyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Large "long view" cue display
  • QLab integration
  • Same WiFi network required
  • Remote control system compatibility
Features
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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)

About

HK Mixed Keyboard

Features
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Chinese and English, together on one keyboard. HK Mixed Keyboard helps you type the way you talk. Choose Quick (Sucheng / Simplified Cangjie), Jyutping or Pinyin for Chinese, and keep typing English on the same familiar QWERTY layout. Choose Chinese, English or mixed candidates as you go. Find the word you need English words can bring up Chinese dictionary suggestions: type hello and choose 你好, or keep the English word. Expand the candidate list to explore more choices. Optional Jyutping and Pinyin readings help you recognise Chinese candidates. Your preferred Chinese input Use Quick radicals, Cantonese Jyutping or Mandarin Pinyin. Switch the input method from 123 → ⋯ when you want to use another Chinese method. Quick radicals remain visible on the alphabet keys. Traditional and Simplified Chinese output are both supported. Built for everyday typing Slide across the keyboard to move the cursor. Add emoji, numbers and symbols. Save custom words for Quick, Jyutping or Pinyin, and import or export your personal dictionary as CSV. You can clear learned entries, turn off learning or use private input. Offline on your device Dictionaries are included with the app. The app and keyboard do not connect to a network or upload typed content. No account, advertising or analytics is included. Your settings, custom words and learning stay on your device. Bundled dictionary credits and source materials can be viewed and exported offline. Set it up once Open iOS Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard and choose HK Mixed Keyboard (港式混輸鍵盤). Full Access is optional: built-in dictionaries work without it. Enable it to share preferences, custom words and learned entries locally with the companion app. Tap 123 → ⋯ to change input methods or keyboard settings. For iPhone and iPad running iOS / iPadOS 16 or later. The app interface is in Traditional Chinese.

Screenshots

Lab Monkey3 screens
HK Mixed Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HK Mixed Keyboard at every 5 days against Lab Monkey's every 2 months. Lab Monkey's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, HK Mixed Keyboard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lab Monkey versus HK Mixed Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLab MonkeyHK Mixed Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles PeachockLung Wai Hor

In-app purchases

None

Lab Monkey

No in-app purchases

None

HK Mixed Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lab Monkey free?
Lab Monkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HK Mixed Keyboard free?
HK Mixed Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lab Monkey or HK Mixed Keyboard have ads?
Neither Lab Monkey nor HK Mixed Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lab Monkey or HK Mixed Keyboard?
Lab Monkey ships an update every 2 months, and HK Mixed Keyboard every 5 days. Most recently, Lab Monkey was updated on October 13, 2026 and HK Mixed Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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