Comparison

Wireless Workbench Mobile vs SYS Control

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

SYS Control

This application provides intuitive control over Powersoft's Dynamic Music Distribution systems. Users can easily manage audio sources, adjust zone levels, and recall system configurations through a simplified interface. Connect to your system via network scan or QR code for seamless audio management.

Highlights
  • Select audio sources
  • Control zone levels
  • Recall system configurations
  • Network scanning for connection
  • QR code connection
Features
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The SYS Control app allows the control of Powersoft's Dynamic Music Distribution systems. With its simplified interface, users can easily select audio sources, control the level of zones, recall different system configurations, and much more. CONTROL ANY SYSTEM Connect to a system by scanning the network in the Home page, or simply tap the Scan QR Tag button to open the control interface. SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE Change the music content for one or more zones by just tapping the “Source” button and selecting it from the list of available sources. ADJUST THE LEVEL Control the level of any zone real-time, via the level sliders. For larger systems you can also adjust the level of a group of zones simultaneously. APPLY SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Recall entire system setups in the “Scenes” page, by just tapping and holding the desired scene. Requirements: A Powersoft’s Dynamic Music Distribution system running in the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens
SYS Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wireless Workbench Mobile at 4.3 against SYS Control's 1.0. Wireless Workbench Mobile also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). SYS Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SYS Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wireless Workbench Mobile has 39 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of SYS Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wireless Workbench Mobile versus SYS Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Workbench MobileSYS Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShurePowersoft SpA

Customer experience

Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

SYS Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

SYS Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SYS Control free?
SYS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wireless Workbench Mobile or SYS Control?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is rated higher. Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SYS Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wireless Workbench Mobile or SYS Control have ads?
Neither Wireless Workbench Mobile nor SYS Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wireless Workbench Mobile or SYS Control?
Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and SYS Control every 4 months. Most recently, Wireless Workbench Mobile was updated on September 29, 2026 and SYS Control on September 23, 2026.

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