Astropad Workbench
Astro HQ Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Astropad Workbench is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Astro HQ. Rated 4.8/5 from 199 ratings. Requires iOS 26.0. Updated September 17, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 199 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 41 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 17
- 2026 · v1.3.1
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About Astropad Workbench
Access and control your Mac from anywhere. Workbench is a high-performance remote desktop that lets you connect to your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your machine, run desktop apps, and check in on long-running tasks while away from your desk. Built by the team behind Astropad Studio and Luna Display, Workbench delivers fast, responsive control with crisp visual and reliable performance across all networks. ————— KEY FEATURES Fast, high-fidelity streamlining. Interact with your Mac in real time with responsive controls and sharp visuals. Voice input. Dictate text from your iPhone or iPad and send it directly to your Mac. Unified display. Consolidate multi-display setups into a single workspace that conforms to the resolution of your mobile device. Apple Pencil support. Use your Apple Pencil like a mouse for precise cursor control when interacting with Mac apps. No-hassle connections. Connect instantly without complicated router/network configurations, port forwarding, or manual setup. Secure by design. Astropad doesn’t capture your screen or track your activity, and sessions are secured by modern end-to-end encryption standards. ————— BUILT FOR REMOTE WORKFLOWS Workbench makes it easy to stay connected to your Mac wherever you are. Monitor running processes, access files, manage remote systems, or check in on tools and software that doesn’t have a mobile app. ————— PRICING Workbench includes a Free plan with 30 minutes of access per day. Upgrade to Unlimited for uninterrupted access (subscription required). ————— SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Mac: macOS 15 or later iPhone: iOS 26 or later iPad: iPadOS 26 or later
Ratings & reviews
4.8
199 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.3.1 · Updated September 17, 2026
TONS of bug fixes A few highlights: * New support for toggling Mission Control or the Dock directly from the app * Major fixes for an issue that could unexpectedly log you out * Dramatically improved connection reliability * Fixes and improvements for Privacy Curtain * Keyboard shortcuts for switching Spaces work again * Plus many, many more fixes and improvements!
App privacy
The developer, Astro HQ, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Customer Support
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics
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