FurtherM vs Astropad Workbench
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FurtherM
Access comprehensive learning materials for the latest Cambridge A-Level Further Mathematics curriculum. Features detailed analysis of knowledge points, problem-solving guidance, practice exercises, study plans, and video lessons. Covers Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics according to the latest syllabus.
- Detailed knowledge point analysis
- Extensive practice problems
- Study plans
- Learning videos
- Syllabus-aligned exercises
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最新FurtherMath（进阶数学）学习工具
Astropad Workbench
Access and control your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your machine, run desktop applications, and monitor tasks from anywhere with a high-performance, secure connection.
- Real-time Mac control
- Voice dictation to Mac
- Unified multi-display workspace
- Apple Pencil cursor control
- Hassle-free network connections
- End-to-end encrypted sessions
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Access and control your Mac from anywhere, with full remote desktop and built-in terminal. Workbench connects you to your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or another Mac. Check in on AI agents and long-running jobs, run desktop apps, or drop into the command line without being tethered to your desk. ——— KEY FEATURES Desktop and terminal: Switch between your Mac's full desktop and a terminal right from the toolbar. Terminal sessions keep running after you disconnect, so you can pick up where you left off on another device. Unified display: Combine your Mac's displays into one screen that matches your device's resolution. Headless Mac support: Run a Mac mini with no monitor attached. Workbench gives it a virtual display and manages sleep settings so it's always reachable. Voice input: Dictate prompts and commands from your iPhone or iPad, on the desktop or in the terminal. Apple Pencil and keyboard support: Use your Apple Pencil for precise cursor control in Mac apps, and your keyboard to type and trigger shortcuts. No-hassle connections: Connect instantly without port forwarding, VPNs, or router configuration. Fast, high-fidelity streaming: Interact with your Mac in real time with responsive controls and sharp visuals. Secure by design: Sessions are protected with end-to-end AES-256 encryption, and Astropad can't see your screen or activity. Built for Apple devices: Workbench uses fully native apps built specifically for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. ——— DESIGNED FOR AI AGENT WORKFLOWS Your agents don't stop when you leave your desk. Workbench lets you monitor progress, fix issues, and restart jobs from wherever you are. It's just as useful for checking on tools and software that don't have a mobile app. ——— BUILT BY EX-APPLE ENGINEERS From the team behind Astropad Studio and Luna Display, Workbench delivers fast, responsive control with crisp visuals and reliable performance on any network. ——— PRICING Workbench includes a Free plan with 20 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Astropad Workbench at Free against FurtherM's $8.99. Astropad Workbench also leads on ratings volume (217 vs 2). FurtherM's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Astropad Workbench is free to download; FurtherM costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FurtherM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropad Workbench has 217 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FurtherM's written reviews are positive against 60% of Astropad Workbench's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FurtherM | Astropad Workbench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (217 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 217 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祖超 夏 | Astro HQ |
Customer experience
FurtherM
Astropad Workbench
In-app purchases
FurtherM
No in-app purchases
Astropad Workbench
No in-app purchases
