Comparison

Wireless Workbench Mobile vs ATEMControl

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
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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 * • 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.

About

ATEMControl

Remotely manage BlackMagic ATEM switchers over a network. Switch sources between Program, Preview, and Aux buses directly from your device. Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection and is tested on version 7.5 and later.

Highlights
  • Remote ATEM switcher control
  • Switch Program bus
  • Switch Preview bus
  • Switch Aux bus
  • Network connection control
Features
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This app is designed to remotely control the BlackMagic ATEM, switch sources to a "Program", "Preview" or "Aux bus", directly from your device via a network connection. NOTE: The program is only available to ME1, program ME2 are not controllable. Performance tested only on version 7.5 and later. Is important to have a reliable WIFI network for the app to work properly.

Screenshots

Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens
ATEMControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wireless Workbench Mobile at Free against ATEMControl's $4.99. Wireless Workbench Mobile also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 2%). ATEMControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On 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; ATEMControl costs $4.99 up front. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ATEMControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wireless Workbench Mobile versus ATEMControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Workbench MobileATEMControl
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better2.4% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShureAlexander Омelchuk

Customer experience

Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

ATEMControl

Written reviews41 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Wireless Workbench Mobile

One-time6
  • AXIENTFree
  • ULX-DFree
  • PSM1000Free
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  • QLX-DFree
  • UHF-RFree
  • Axient DigitalFree
None

ATEMControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATEMControl free?
ATEMControl costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wireless Workbench Mobile or ATEMControl have ads?
Neither Wireless Workbench Mobile nor ATEMControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wireless Workbench Mobile or ATEMControl?
Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and ATEMControl every 4 months. Most recently, Wireless Workbench Mobile was updated on September 5, 2026 and ATEMControl on September 23, 2026.

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