Comparison

ServerControl by Stratospherix vs Watchmakers Bench

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

Head to head
About

ServerControl by Stratospherix

Remotely manage and control Windows servers from your iPhone. Reboot, shut down, and monitor services like IIS, all without needing a Remote Desktop session. It offers robust service management and secure authentication.

Highlights
  • Remote server reboot and shutdown
  • Schedule reboots and shutdowns
  • Manage Windows services (start, stop, pause)
  • Change service startup types
  • Active Directory authentication
  • No RDP required
Features
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Restart or shutdown Windows servers, monitor and manage services running on servers remotely from your iPhone, wherever you are with ServerControl. Managing Windows servers inevitably means rebooting or restarting them. With ServerControl you can issue immediate or scheduled reboots remotely from your iPhone when out of the office. Simply connect using your VPN and manage your Windows servers with ServerControl. Monitor your Windows services, restart hung services such as IIS. Stop, start and pause any Windows service, or change the startup options for services, just like you can in Windows Services Manager. No additional software is necessary on your Windows server. Connect directly with ServerControl, without the need for a Remote Desktop session. REBOOT OR SHUTDOWN WINDOWS SERVERS - Immediate or delayed Windows server reboot and shutdown. - Choose whether running applications should be forced to close. - Choose from 4 editable messages to display to logged on users. - Efficient protocol use. Doesn't use RDP. - Windows machines only. Macs can not be rebooted or shutdown with ServerControl. SERVICE CONTROL MANAGER - Start, Stop and Pause Windows services. - Change the startup type of services (Disabled, Manual, Automatic) - Enumeration of dependent services. Even Windows can't do this remotely. - Automatically starts/stops dependent services. AUTHENTICATION & ACCESS - Authenticates using Active Directory. - Automatically uses WiFi or any of the cellular data networks when using a VPN. - Seamless integration with the iPhone's built-in VPN. PROFESSIONAL - Developed by professional Enterprise software engineers. - Engineered from scratch specifically for the iPhone. - Reliable, fast, high-quality software. - Excellent product support. NOTES - The ‘Administrator’ account is required when connecting to the remote computer in order to reboot, shutdown, or start/stop services. Please see our website for more information about this.

About

Watchmakers Bench

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Your watches deserve more than scattered notes, spreadsheets and photo folders. Watchmakers Bench is a complete workshop workspace for watchmakers, repairers, restorers and serious enthusiasts. Created by a watchmaker around real bench work, it keeps every job, watch, part, measurement and document organised, so you can spend less time on administration and more time at the bench. Eligible new subscribers can try Watchmakers Bench free for 14 days. After the trial, an active monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription is required for continued access to all features described below. One subscription provides access on iPhone and Mac when using the same Apple Account. EVERYTHING YOUR BENCH NEEDS • Two dedicated watchmaking workspaces • Clear status and progress tracking • Flexible service templates and workflows • Complete service and restoration history • Customer and watch management • Parts, inventory and supplier records • Timegrapher results and comparisons • Photos, documents, receipts and notes • Costs, turnover and profit insights • Professional customer documents and reports • Full-library backup and data export • Secure transfer between iPhone and Mac TWO WORKSPACES. ONE FAMILIAR WORKFLOW. Customer Service is designed for customer-owned watches and professional workshop jobs. Restoration & Sales gives you a separate workspace for watches and movements you own, restore and sell. Both share the same clear structure. CUSTOMER SERVICE Manage every customer job from intake and assessment to approval, service, documentation and handover. Keep customers, watches, work orders, parts, measurements, notes and documents connected. See what is complete, what needs attention and what should happen next. Previous work and service history remain ready when a customer returns. RESTORATION & SALES Give every restoration a clear structure from purchase and first inspection to completed service, listing and sale. Record work, parts, costs, photos, notes and timegrapher results. Track purchases, sales, fees and sales channels, then review the result and profit of each completed project. A COMPLETE RECORD FOR EVERY WATCH Keep manufacturer, model, calibre, serial number, reference, history, photos, manuals, receipts and notes together instead of spreading them across notebooks, folders and photo libraries. CLEAR WORKFLOWS Follow every service or restoration through a structured workflow. Use built-in templates for common movement types or create your own. Progress indicators and clear next actions help prevent missed steps while keeping the workflow flexible. PARTS AND INVENTORY Manage stock quantities, suppliers, purchase prices and compatibility information. Find suitable parts faster and maintain a clearer view of workshop inventory. MEASURE AND DOCUMENT Save timegrapher readings to each watch and compare results before and after service. Add photos, documents and notes to build a dependable technical history. UNDERSTAND YOUR WORKSHOP Review costs, turnover, profit, inventory value and workshop activity through clear dashboards and reports. Flexible periods help you follow recent work and longer-term development. IPHONE AND MAC Both apps work independently. Secure Nearby Transfer moves selected jobs, objects, customers and parts between paired devices. Full-library backups can be saved to iCloud Drive, external storage or another location you choose. YOUR DATA REMAINS YOURS Your workshop library is stored locally. Watchmakers Bench does not use advertising or tracking services and does not collect or sell customer records, workshop jobs or restoration data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mainspringone.app/privacyandterms

Screenshots

ServerControl by Stratospherix4 screens
Watchmakers Bench4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Watchmakers Bench at Free against ServerControl by Stratospherix's $4.99. Watchmakers Bench also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 26 months). ServerControl by Stratospherix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On ads 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

Watchmakers Bench is free to download; ServerControl by Stratospherix costs $4.99 up front. Watchmakers Bench sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ServerControl by Stratospherix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerControl by Stratospherix ships an update every 26 months, Watchmakers Bench every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ServerControl by Stratospherix versus Watchmakers Bench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerControl by StratospherixWatchmakers Bench
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStratospherix LtdMATS PETTER WILKE

In-app purchases

None

ServerControl by Stratospherix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Watchmakers Bench

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is ServerControl by Stratospherix free?
ServerControl by Stratospherix costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watchmakers Bench free?
Watchmakers Bench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ServerControl by Stratospherix or Watchmakers Bench have ads?
Neither ServerControl by Stratospherix nor Watchmakers Bench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerControl by Stratospherix or Watchmakers Bench?
ServerControl by Stratospherix ships an update every 26 months, and Watchmakers Bench every 4 days. Most recently, ServerControl by Stratospherix was updated on October 12, 2026 and Watchmakers Bench on October 7, 2026.

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