iRFR vs Lab Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRFR
This remote control application allows users to manage ETC Eos family lighting systems from their mobile devices. It supports programming and playback features, with security controls to prevent unauthorized access. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.
- Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
- Supports programming and playback
- Tab-based display system
- Moving light controls
- Direct selects and playback tools
- Security controls for unauthorized access prevention
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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.
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)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lab Monkey at Free against iRFR's $49.99. Lab Monkey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (90% vs 52%). iRFR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On 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
Lab Monkey is free to download; iRFR costs $49.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lab Monkey has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iRFR's written reviews are positive against 90% of Lab Monkey's.
iRFR ships an update every 10 months, Lab Monkey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRFR | Lab Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Charles Peachock |
Customer experience
iRFR
Lab Monkey
In-app purchases
iRFR
No in-app purchases
Lab Monkey
No in-app purchases
