Comparison

Wireless Workbench Mobile vs A3d Scanner

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 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

A3d Scanner

Easily create detailed 3D models of your space using augmented reality. Map walls, doors, windows, and floor plans to generate a model that can be sent directly to compatible lighting control systems or saved for other uses.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D modeling
  • Map walls, doors, and windows
  • Generate full floor plans
  • Proscenium mapping tools
  • Send models to Eos Family consoles
  • Save models as .glb files
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With the Augment3d Scanner app, a comprehensive 3D model of your space is just a few touches away. Built for use with the Eos Family line of lighting control systems, A3d Scanner leverages the augmented reality tools included in your device, saving you time building your 3D space. Once installed, explore the easy-to-use tools to map your space - including walls, doors, windows, a full floor plan, and even proscenium tools. When you complete your plan, the Scanner app builds a model right on your device, allowing you to send it via a wifi connection to any Eos Family console running Augment3d, or save a .glb copy for later import or use in other software. Eos v3.2.0 or higher is required.

Screenshots

Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens
A3d Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wireless Workbench Mobile at Free against A3d Scanner's $24.99. Wireless Workbench Mobile also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (31% vs 0%). A3d Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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; A3d Scanner costs $24.99 up front. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. A3d Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wireless Workbench Mobile has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of A3d Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, A3d Scanner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wireless Workbench Mobile versus A3d Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Workbench MobileA3d Scanner
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.4 (47 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShureElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Customer experience

Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

A3d Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 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

A3d Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A3d Scanner free?
A3d Scanner costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wireless Workbench Mobile or A3d Scanner?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is rated higher. Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while A3d Scanner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wireless Workbench Mobile or A3d Scanner have ads?
Neither Wireless Workbench Mobile nor A3d Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wireless Workbench Mobile or A3d Scanner?
Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and A3d Scanner every 6 months. Most recently, Wireless Workbench Mobile was updated on October 13, 2026 and A3d Scanner on October 3, 2026.

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