CentralSquare WorkTech vs Astral Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CentralSquare WorkTech
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WorkTech is a mobile application that communicates in real-time with WorkTech Pearl. It allows field workers to manage their work by remotely adding and updating work orders and stock transactions using streamlined, mobile-optimized forms. Data entered in CentralSquare WorkTech is immediately available in WorkTech Pearl whenever a mobile network connection is available. Key Features: - Manage work orders and stock transactions remotely in real-time - Download work orders for offline editing access - Use streamlined, mobile-optimized forms to enter data faster - Add images to work orders to record work progress - Use the built-in barcode scanner to efficiently complete forms - Access up-to-date scheduling information for work to be done - Locate work orders near you using the built-in map
Astral Remote
Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.
- Power transmitter on/off
- Monitor battery status
- Frequency and RF power setup
- Audio signal presence monitoring
- Microphone mute
- Transport controls (Record, Stop)
- Timecode display
- Media formatting and space monitoring
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When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, or Astral Mini, Astral Remote offers control and display of the transmitter parameters, including: • Power on and off the transmitter • Monitor battery status • Frequency and RF power setup • Monitor audio signal presence • Microphone mute • Transport controls (Record, Stop) • Timecode display • Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space • Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini settings (Mode, power options, and more) • Group control of powering, recording, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CentralSquare WorkTech at 11.0 against Astral Remote's 15.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CentralSquare WorkTech | Astral Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CentralSquare Technologies, LLC | Sound Devices, LLC |
In-app purchases
CentralSquare WorkTech
No in-app purchases
Astral Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CentralSquare WorkTech free?
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Do CentralSquare WorkTech or Astral Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, CentralSquare WorkTech or Astral Remote?
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