Comparison

QLab Remote 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

QLab Remote

Control and edit live show cues remotely from your iOS device. This companion app for macOS software allows you to flag cues, adjust audio levels, and modify video geometry from anywhere in the venue. It offers a free read-only mode and optional in-app purchases for full editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Remote control of QLab workspaces
  • Edit cue properties
  • Adjust audio levels and video geometry
  • Flag cues and edit notes
  • Real-time cue updates
  • Read-Only Mode for safe viewing
Features
Read full description

QLab Remote is the official iOS companion app for remote control of QLab, the award-winning live show control software for macOS. QLab Remote requires a connection to QLab 3.0 or later. Some features require a specific minimum version of QLab 4 or 5. See https://qlab.app/docs/v5/networking/qlab-remote/#requirements for details. Get out of the booth and edit your QLab workspace from wherever you are. Flag cues as you sit in tech rehearsal. Adjust audio levels from the front row. Change the geometry of a video cue from the stage. QLab Remote is free to use in "Read-Only Mode", which allows you to view a workspace & follow along worry-free and also includes the unlimited ability to flag cues & edit cue notes. Optional In-App Purchases are available to unlock show control, editing, and light tools features. FEATURES - Automatically finds any QLab workspace on the network. - Updates in QLab are instantly reflected in QLab Remote and vice versa. - Open multiple windows on iPad to view workspaces side-by-side on one screen. - Quickly flag and edit notes for cues. - Easily switch between cue lists. - Watch active cues update in real-time. - Enable "Read-Only Mode" to follow along without worrying you'll accidentally trigger a cue. - Edit basic properties for all cues, such as name, number, notes, color, armed, flagged, etc. - Adjust audio levels and patches for audio, mic, and video cues. - Change display geometry for video, text, and camera cues. - Double-tap a cue to quickly edit it. Please contact support@figure53.com with issues or feedback.

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
Read full description

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

QLab Remote4 screens
Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QLab Remote at 63% against Wireless Workbench Mobile's 33%. QLab Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QLab Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of QLab Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QLab Remote versus Wireless Workbench Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQLab RemoteWireless Workbench Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better4.3 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2639 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53Shure

Customer experience

QLab Remote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative30.0%

Wireless Workbench Mobile

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QLab Remote

One-time2
  • Light Tools$19.99
  • Show Control & Editing$39.99
6 purchases

Wireless Workbench Mobile

One-time6
  • AXIENTFree
  • ULX-DFree
  • PSM1000Free
Show 3 more
  • QLX-DFree
  • UHF-RFree
  • Axient DigitalFree

Questions

Is QLab Remote free?
QLab Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QLab Remote or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
QLab Remote is rated higher. QLab Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.
Do QLab Remote or Wireless Workbench Mobile have ads?
Neither QLab Remote nor Wireless Workbench Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QLab Remote or Wireless Workbench Mobile?
QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, QLab Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Wireless Workbench Mobile on September 5, 2026.

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