Comparison

AlevelMath vs Astropad Workbench

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AlevelMath

Access comprehensive study materials for Cambridge A-Level Mathematics, including training videos and content for MAT and Euclid competitions. Enhance your learning with a wide range of resources.

Highlights
  • Cambridge A-Level Mathematics materials
  • MAT competition training
  • Euclid competition training
  • Extensive learning content
  • Video tutorials
Features
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ALevelMath helps you build real exam confidence in A-Level Mathematics and the ESAT (Engineering & Science Admissions Test) — one topic at a time. Practice by knowledge point, see exactly how far you've come, and turn every mistake into a focused review session. KEY FEATURES • A-Level Maths & ESAT in one app Work through Pure, Mechanics and Statistics for A-Level, plus ESAT Mathematics 1 & 2, Physics, Chemistry and Biology — organised by topic so you always know what to study next. • Smart error book Every question you get wrong is collected automatically. Star any tough question to save it too. Filter by All / Wrong / Favorites and review exactly what you need. • Per-chapter progress See "done / total" and a progress bar for every topic, so you can tell at a glance which chapters you've finished and which still need work. • iPad handwriting scratchpad Work out calculations by hand right beside the question with Apple Pencil or your finger — a floating, resizable canvas that keeps the question in view. • Syncs across your devices Your progress, mistakes and favorites follow you between iPhone and iPad through iCloud. • Instant feedback Check your answer immediately and see the correct one, so you learn as you go. Start practising today and walk into your exam prepared.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

AlevelMath4 screens
Astropad Workbench4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Astropad Workbench at Free against AlevelMath's $7.99. AlevelMath's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Astropad Workbench is free to download; AlevelMath costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlevelMath ships an update monthly, Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AlevelMath versus Astropad Workbench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlevelMathAstropad Workbench
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (217 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—217 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祖超 夏Astro HQ

Customer experience

AlevelMath

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astropad Workbench

All ratings201 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

AlevelMath

No in-app purchases

None

Astropad Workbench

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlevelMath free?
AlevelMath costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astropad Workbench free?
Astropad Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlevelMath or Astropad Workbench have ads?
Neither AlevelMath nor Astropad Workbench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlevelMath or Astropad Workbench?
AlevelMath ships an update monthly, and Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. Most recently, AlevelMath was updated on November 2, 2026 and Astropad Workbench on November 5, 2026.

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