Comparison

HiQnet Motion Control 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

HiQnet Motion Control

Control HARMAN HiQnet audio systems remotely from an iOS device. Create custom interfaces using system design software and load them onto your device for comprehensive control. Requires HiQnet System Architect 3.2 for panel creation.

Highlights
  • Remote HARMAN HiQnet audio system control
  • Customizable interface creation
  • Load custom panels onto iOS devices
  • Requires HiQnet System Architect 3.2
  • Launches with example panels if none are transferred
Features
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**HiQnet System Architect 3.2 is required for the creation and transfer of HiQnet Motion Control iOS panels. If no panels have been transferred to the iOS device, HiQnet Motion Control will launch into the Example Control Panel(s)** HiQnet Motion Control provides a mechanism to control a HARMAN HiQnet audio system from an iOS device. Customized interfaces may be created with system design software applications such as HiQnet Audio Architect or HiQnet System Architect, and loaded directly onto the iOS device for full HARMAN HiQnet system control. For more information,Fixed the issue with visit hiqnet.harmanpro.com.

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

HiQnet Motion Control1 screens
Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wireless Workbench Mobile at Free against HiQnet Motion Control's $9.99. Wireless Workbench Mobile also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (31% vs 19%). HiQnet Motion Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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; HiQnet Motion Control costs $9.99 up front. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. HiQnet Motion Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of HiQnet Motion Control's written reviews are positive against 31% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiQnet Motion Control ships an update every 2 months, Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HiQnet Motion Control versus Wireless Workbench Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiQnet Motion ControlWireless Workbench Mobile
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (16 ratings)4.4 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews31.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1647 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.Shure

Customer experience

HiQnet Motion Control

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative74.2%

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

HiQnet Motion Control

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 HiQnet Motion Control free?
HiQnet Motion Control costs $9.99, 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, HiQnet Motion Control or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is rated higher. HiQnet Motion Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.
Do HiQnet Motion Control or Wireless Workbench Mobile have ads?
Neither HiQnet Motion Control nor Wireless Workbench Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiQnet Motion Control or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
HiQnet Motion Control ships an update every 2 months, and Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, HiQnet Motion Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wireless Workbench Mobile on October 14, 2026.

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