Comparison

Wireless Workbench Mobile vs AirTurn Manager

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

AirTurn Manager

Manage and configure your AirTurn device. Test pedal functionality, access manuals and FAQs, and update device software. Supports various AirTurn models for personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Test pedal functionality
  • Access device manuals
  • Read FAQs
  • Configure keyboard/mouse actions
  • Adjust repeat rate
  • Update device software
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AirTurn Manager allows you to test your AirTurn's functionality, read manuals and FAQs for your AirTurn, change its configuration and update its software. Supports all AirTurn models with configuration for PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 and BT200S. TEST YOUR AIRTURN: When you press a pedal/button on your AirTurn it will be highlighted on the image. You can also use your AirTurn to scroll when reading the manual or FAQ. READ MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRTURN: Read the manual specific to your AirTurn model. For some models an FAQ is also provided. Connect a AirTurn PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 or BT200S to: CONFIGURE YOUR AIRTURN: Configure the keyboard/mouse actions when a pedal/button is pressed for all modes, the repeat rate when you hold down a pedal, and how long before the AirTurn powers off when idle. UPDATE YOUR AIRTURN: If a software update is available for your AirTurn you will be notified and provided with details of the update. If you choose to go ahead and update the software it will automatically be downloaded from the Internet and transferred to the device.

Screenshots

Wireless Workbench Mobile4 screens
AirTurn Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirTurn Manager at none against Wireless Workbench Mobile's 6. AirTurn Manager also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 47) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Wireless Workbench Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 16%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, 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. AirTurn Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Workbench Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirTurn Manager has 1.3K ratings behind it against 47, 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 16% of AirTurn Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, AirTurn Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wireless Workbench Mobile versus AirTurn Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Workbench MobileAirTurn Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (47 ratings) — better4.2 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings471.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShureAirTurn, Inc.

Customer experience

Wireless Workbench Mobile

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

AirTurn Manager

All ratings1,269 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative74.3%

Bugs and requests

Wireless Workbench Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AirTurn Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No update
  • Air Turn Ped crashing IOS 26
  • Dozen't work with ios16
  • Will not connect to Bluetooth with iOS 16

Requested features

1 request
  • Disable blinding blue LED

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

AirTurn Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirTurn Manager free?
AirTurn Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wireless Workbench Mobile or AirTurn Manager?
Wireless Workbench Mobile is rated higher. Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while AirTurn Manager averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Wireless Workbench Mobile or AirTurn Manager have ads?
Neither Wireless Workbench Mobile nor AirTurn Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wireless Workbench Mobile or AirTurn Manager?
Wireless Workbench Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and AirTurn Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Wireless Workbench Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and AirTurn Manager on October 15, 2026.

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