Comparison

iRFR vs Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

Head to head
About

iRFR

Control ETC Eos family lighting systems remotely from your mobile device. Access programming and playback features, including cue lists and direct selects. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
  • Programming and playback features
  • Tab-based display system
  • Moving light controls
  • Direct selects
  • Cue list access
  • Security controls
Features
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The iRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand Please note the iRFR is NOT support by Cobalt. The iRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback. It does not support remote patching and system configuration. A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list. Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.

About

Wireless Workbench Mobile

This app provides wireless control and monitoring for Shure wireless systems on the go. It offers frequency coordination, guided alerts, and real-time system data to help professionals manage their wireless setups efficiently from their mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Wireless control on the go
  • Frequency coordination on iOS
  • Guided alerts for troubleshooting
  • Real-time RF, battery, and audio data
  • Tag, color-label, and favorite channels
  • Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity
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ShurePlus Channels is now Wireless Workbench Mobile. Wireless Workbench Mobile puts wireless control in your hands, wherever the job takes you. Built for professionals on the move, the app replaces ShurePlus Channels with a sleeker interface and powerful new tools, including frequency coordination on iOS mobile devices and guided alerts. Whether on a walk test, working from a cart, or managing a live show, Wireless Workbench Mobile keeps you connected to your Shure Wireless and one step ahead. Wireless Workbench Mobile supports the following Shure devices: • Axient® Digital receivers • Axient® Digital PSM transmitters • ANX4 • SLX-D+ • SLX-D® • ULX-D® • QLX-D® • PSM®1000 Wireless Control, Always Within Reach: • Control your Shure wireless systems on the go with fast, intuitive mobile access. • Make quick, informed decisions with an interface that highlights key channel data. • Scan and assign clean frequencies on iOS using built-in coordination tools to simplify your setup. • Receive guided alerts that show precisely what’s wrong and how to fix it. • Tag, color-label, and favorite channels to match your unique workflow. • Connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet for reliable performance in any environment. How It Works: Wireless Workbench Mobile connects to supported Shure Wireless, displaying essential RF, battery, and audio data in real time. The streamlined layout adapts to your workflow, enabling you to focus on what matters most. Scan and deploy frequencies, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot directly from your tablet or phone. Why It's Better: On the Go Coordination Find and deploy frequencies to your Shure Wireless from your iOS mobile device with the same trusted performance of Wireless Workbench desktop. Stay Ahead of Issues Real-time alerts flag potential problems and provide guidance to resolve them, keeping your production on track. Built for How You Work Designed for speed and precision, the focused interface supports fast decisions in live production environments.

Screenshots

iRFR4 screens
Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wireless Workbench Mobile at Free against iRFR's $49.99. Wireless Workbench Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). iRFR's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, 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

Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download; iRFR costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of iRFR's written reviews are positive against 31% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRFR ships an update every 10 months, Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iRFR versus Wireless Workbench Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRFRWireless Workbench Mobile
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.5 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews — better31.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1750 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Shure

Customer experience

iRFR

All ratings17 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral22.4%
Negative28.6%

Wireless Workbench Mobile

All ratings47 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral16.7%
Negative51.9%

Bugs and requests

iRFR

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • iPad won't connect
  • App broken with ETC Ion consoles
  • Not working after iOS 12 update
  • Remote disconnected error
  • Address function not working
Show 15 more
  • Cannot change settings
  • Connection issues after iOS update
  • Network timeouts and disconnections
  • Cannot reconnect after disconnection
  • Cannot connect to iPhone and mk3 iPad
  • WiFi setup too complicated
  • App no longer works after recent iOS update
  • New update is slow
  • Hard time connecting to console
  • Delay when playback used
  • Drops connection mid-playback
  • Button to return to Welcome screen vanishes
  • Timing column in Cue List/Playback is useless
  • Cannot keep connected
  • Password not clear in app

Requested features

19 requests
  • Magic sheets integration
  • Multi-direct select layout
  • Labeling for groups/fixtures
  • Patching fixtures
  • Full keyboard on iPads
Show 14 more
  • Key click and haptic feedback
  • Apply effects
  • Choose gels in color picker
  • Virtual submasters
  • Turn console on remotely
  • More virtual screen functionality
  • Record cues and submasters
  • Go To Cue [Out] command
  • Dimmer button for individual dimmers
  • Improved documentation for setup
  • Update for Cobalt users
  • Support for newer iOS versions and devices
  • Improved UI for larger screens
  • Better handling of iPhone X safe areas

Wireless Workbench Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRFR

No in-app purchases

None

Wireless Workbench Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRFR free?
iRFR costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRFR or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is rated higher. iRFR averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.
Do iRFR or Wireless Workbench Mobile have ads?
Neither iRFR nor Wireless Workbench Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRFR or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
iRFR ships an update every 10 months, and Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, iRFR was updated on November 14, 2026 and Wireless Workbench Mobile on November 10, 2026.

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