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 * • ANX4 • SLX-D+ • SLX-D® • ULX-D® • QLX-D® • PSM®1000 *Axient Digital PSM not yet supported 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 (4.3 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). iRFR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (49% vs 33%). On ratings volume, ads 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. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iRFR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of iRFR's written reviews are positive against 33% 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 September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 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)4.3 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1739 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB115 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 ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iRFR

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Wireless Workbench Mobile

One-time6
  • AXIENTFree
  • ULX-DFree
  • PSM1000Free
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  • QLX-DFree
  • UHF-RFree
  • Axient DigitalFree

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 in-app purchases available.
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 4.3 from 39 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 September 23, 2026 and Wireless Workbench Mobile on September 5, 2026.

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