Comparison

Wireless Workbench Mobile vs Mixing Station

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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 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.

About

Mixing Station

Control digital audio mixers from various manufacturers with a unified, customizable interface. Test all features for free before purchasing a license. Share presets and themes with a community of users.

Highlights
  • Unified UI for multiple mixer brands
  • Fully customizable interface and layouts
  • Unlimited DCAs and channel linking
  • RTA overlays and feedback detection
  • MIDI support for external control
  • Community sharing of presets and themes
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Mixing Station allows you to remote control digital mixers from various manufacturers in one unified UI. The following mixer series are supported: - Behringer X32 / M32 - Behringer XAir / MR - Behringer WING - A&H dLive - A&H Avantis - A&H GLD - A&H iLive - A&H CQ - A&H SQ / SQ+ - A&H Qu (new and legacy) - Midas HD96 - PreSonus StudioLive3 - Soundcraft Si / Vi / Ui - Mackie DL32S/16S DL32R DL1608 - Yamaha DM3 / DM7 / TF / CL / QL - TASCAM Sonicview - QSC TouchMix - Violet Audio dMix - Blackmagic Fairlight Live You can fully test the app without a license! Features: - Fully customizable UI - Create unlimited DCAs (IDCAs) - Re-Gain / Clipping protection - Customizable layers, layouts, channel strip and app theme - RTA overlays - Channel linking ganging - Gain reduction history for gate and dynamics - Peak hold for all meters - MIDI support for external control - High contrast mode for outdoor usage - Popgroups - Routing Matrix - Mix copy - Mixer independent channel presets and scenes - FX presets - Feedback detection for ringing out wedges - More features available depending on the connected mixer model - Community feature for sharing presets, themes and more with other users Note: This app is not a DAW! It does not play any audio! It is for remote controlling only. For more details visit the manual: https://mixingstation.app/ms-docs/feature-list/ End user licenses agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens
Mixing Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wireless Workbench Mobile and Mixing Station both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Mixing Station's written reviews are positive against 31% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's. Mixing Station also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (622 vs 49). Wireless Workbench Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Mixing Station sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Wireless Workbench Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Wireless Workbench Mobile against 4.5 for Mixing Station. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 622 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mixing Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Mixing Station fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wireless Workbench Mobile versus Mixing Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Workbench MobileMixing Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (49 ratings)4.5 (622 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49622 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShureDavid Schumann

Customer experience

Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

Mixing Station

All ratings621 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Wireless Workbench Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mixing Station

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom layouts
  • Integrated multi-track recording functionality
  • Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
  • Dedicated talkback microphone feature

In-app purchases

None

Wireless Workbench Mobile

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mixing Station

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Pack$6.991 Month
One-time9
  • XAir$5.99
  • Soundcraft Si$5.99
  • Soundcraft Ui$5.99
Show 6 more
  • A&H CQ$5.99
  • XM32$6.99
  • A&H Qu (old)$6.99
  • A&H SQ$6.99
  • WING$6.99
  • A&H Avantis$11.99

Questions

Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mixing Station free?
Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wireless Workbench Mobile or Mixing Station?
Mixing Station is rated higher. Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Mixing Station averages 4.5 from 622 ratings.
Do Wireless Workbench Mobile or Mixing Station have ads?
Neither Wireless Workbench Mobile nor Mixing Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wireless Workbench Mobile or Mixing Station?
Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Mixing Station fortnightly. Most recently, Wireless Workbench Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mixing Station on November 6, 2026.

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