Comparison

iRFR Preview 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 Preview

This app offers a view-only display of active cue lists for lighting consoles. It's designed for professionals needing to monitor current and upcoming cues. iPad users can also take and export notes on cues.

Highlights
  • View-only cue list display
  • Monitor current and pending cues
  • Note-taking on iPad
  • Export notes to text file
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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The Preview iRFR application for the Eos family of products - Eos, Ion and Element - provides a view-only Cue List display of the active cue list. ideal for lighting designers and stage managers who need to only see current and pending cues, this application works on the iPhone, iPad Touch and iPad products. On the iPad, this application makes it possible for designers to take notes on cues, copy those notes to a text file and email them as needed.

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

iRFR Preview3 screens
Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wireless Workbench Mobile at 4.4 against iRFR Preview's 2.8. Wireless Workbench Mobile also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). iRFR Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iRFR Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wireless Workbench Mobile has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iRFR Preview's written reviews are positive against 31% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRFR Preview ships an update every 12 months, Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRFR Preview versus Wireless Workbench Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRFR PreviewWireless Workbench Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.4 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews31.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings447 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
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 Preview

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

In-app purchases

None

iRFR Preview

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 Preview free?
iRFR Preview is free to download, 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 Preview or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is rated higher. iRFR Preview averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.
Do iRFR Preview or Wireless Workbench Mobile have ads?
Neither iRFR Preview nor Wireless Workbench Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRFR Preview or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
iRFR Preview ships an update every 12 months, and Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, iRFR Preview was updated on October 3, 2026 and Wireless Workbench Mobile on October 13, 2026.

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