Wireless Workbench Mobile vs V
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
V
This app provides remote control for the Roland V-8HD HD Video Switcher via an iPad's touch interface. It allows for extended control during events, remote adjustments from different locations, and frees up the switcher's preview monitor.
- Remote control for V-8HD
- Switch video and mix audio
- Adjust audio volume and effects
- Set up and cue sequencer
- Trigger macros and preset memories
- Trigger connected video recorder
- Adjust video output
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-Headline- Remote Control App for the V-8HD HD Video Swicher -Thumbnail Caption- Dedicated iPad app for remotely controlling the Roland V-8HD HD Video Swicher. -Overview- The free V-8HD Remote app allows you to operate most functions on the V-8HD HD Video Swicher from the convenience of your iPad’s touch interface. Use the app for extended control during events, remotely adjust settings from different spots in a venue, and free up the V-8HD's preview monitor for other functions. -Bullets- · iPad remote control app for the V-8HD · Wired operation · Connects via USB · Switch video and mix audio · Specify the video effect assigned to each bus · Adjust audio volume and effect levels · Set up and cue the sequencer · Set up and trigger macros and preset memories · Trigger a connected video recorder · Adjust the video output · Access system settings -Detail- Where to Find the V-8HD Remote App For download and compatibility information, visit the V-8HD Remote page on the App Store for iPad. -Detail- Operation Notes · To use the V-8HD Remote app, the V-8HD must be running Version 3.00 or later. · For instructions on setting up communication between the V-8HD and your iPad, refer to the V-8HD Remote Connection Guide. · For other related settings, refer to the V-8HD Reference Manual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against Wireless Workbench Mobile's 33%. V also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Wireless Workbench Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. V asks for nothing beyond the download.
V holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wireless Workbench Mobile has 39 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of V's.
Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, V every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wireless Workbench Mobile | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (39 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shure | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
Wireless Workbench Mobile
V
In-app purchases
Wireless Workbench Mobile
- AXIENTFree
- ULX-DFree
- PSM1000Free
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- QLX-DFree
- UHF-RFree
- Axient DigitalFree
V
No in-app purchases
Questions
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