Best Astropad Workbench alternatives: apps like Astropad Workbench

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Astropad Workbench

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Looking for something like Astropad Workbench? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Astropad Workbench

#1

Mirage – Remote Display by Faux Fox, Inc.

Remote display for computers

Editor's Choice

3.8(8 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Stream your Mac's desktop or individual app windows to your other devices with minimal delay. Offers features like Apple Pencil support and encrypted media, with advanced options available through a Pro subscription.

#2

Sill – Mac Streaming by NOAH WILLIAM SAFFER

Remote Mac window management

Strong Contender

5.0(64 ratings)

Free

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Stream your Mac's desktop or individual windows to your iPhone or iPad. Control your computer remotely using touch, keyboard, or Apple Pencil with encrypted connections. Offers flexible streaming quality and connection options.

#3

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop by Edovia Inc.

Fast & Secure Computer Access

Worth Considering

4.5😐(620 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Access your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers fast, secure, and reliable connections with features like dynamic resizing, HEVC streaming, and display privacy.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent remote access
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🔒 Secure SSH-based remote control
👍 Native to Apple ecosystem
🚀 High-quality remote desktop rendering

Room to Improve

🐛 Unreliable connection and frequent disconnections
💰 Expensive subscription model
🔒 Requires complex networking setup (port forwarding, Tailscale)
🐛 Issues with full-screen mode and window management
🐛 Telemetry and analytics cannot be disabled

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Wider - Fullscreen Browsing

Wider - Fullscreen Browsing

Wider - Fullscreen Browsing

More room for the internet

This utility app allows users to view websites in full width on their iPhone Duo's external screen. It provides a simple toggle button within Safari to switch between normal and full-width modes for a more expansive browsing experience.

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Shortcuts Everywhere

Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.

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Litterbox - Post Peeker

Litterbox - Post Peeker

Litterbox - Post Peeker

Read the post, skip the site

This Safari extension allows you to view individual posts from a social media platform without navigating to the full website. It opens links in a pop-up window for quick viewing and does not share your browsing data.

View posts in pop-up windowsAvoids visiting the full websiteUses official API

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Remio: Remote Desktop & Access

Remio: Remote Desktop & Access

Remio: Remote Desktop & Access

PC & Laptop Control Anywhere

Control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad with high-resolution, low-latency remote access. Offers features like a virtual trackpad, second screen functionality, and secure, end-to-end encrypted connections.

Remote PC controlHigh-resolution streaming (up to 6K/120 FPS)Virtual trackpad and direct touch input

free with in-app purchases

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Prompt library & keyboard

This utility app provides a custom keyboard to quickly access and insert your saved prompts into other applications. Organize your prompts with categories, colors, and favorites for easy retrieval. It prioritizes user privacy with local storage and no analytics or advertising.

Custom keyboard for prompt insertionOrganize prompts with categories and colorsSearch and favorite prompts

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Fast, private, and reliable AI

Access a wide range of AI language models, from local on-device options to those available through external APIs. This app allows you to connect to open-source and privately hosted LLMs, offering a customizable client for diverse AI interactions.

Local AI model supportOpenRouter API integrationCustom backend LLM connection

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Dashboard: Smart Home & RTSP

Dashboard: Smart Home & RTSP

Dashboard: Smart Home & RTSP

Wall panel for Apple Home

Transform a wall-mounted tablet into a unified smart home control center. Manage cameras, climate, lighting, security, and more with customizable layouts and automations. View live camera feeds and integrate with various smart devices.

Customizable smart home dashboardRTSP and HomeKit camera integrationSmart device control (lights, locks, thermostats)

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