ST vs Astropad Workbench
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ST
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This is a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) application for Globalsat ST-20 Series configuration. By synchronizing with your ST-20, you can check the battery capacity, FW/ APP version and current settings. Also, you can adjust GPS setting to fulfill different user scenarios. With this application and ST-20, we believe you will have a better experience. Functions: - Basic Information: Battery capacity/ FW version/ APP version - GPS Setting: Always on or not/ GPS open time - Operation Mode: Periodic or Motion mode/ Report interval - Other Setting: G-Sensor sensitivity/ Enable or disable power off …etc. - Firmware Upgrade - Restore support iOS 11 or above.
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. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Astropad Workbench at every 3 weeks against ST's every 39 months. ST's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ST ships an update every 39 months, Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ST | Astropad Workbench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (177 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 177 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Globalsat Technology Corporation. | Astro HQ |
In-app purchases
ST
No in-app purchases
Astropad Workbench
No in-app purchases
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