Comparison

My OWC 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

My OWC

Manage, monitor, and maximize your OWC products with this comprehensive companion app. It simplifies device registration, provides instant access to setup guides and troubleshooting, and delivers real-time product-specific alerts. Explore products in your space with 3D previews and stay informed about the latest news and promotions.

Highlights
  • Effortless product onboarding
  • Quick access to setup resources
  • Product-specific alerts and notifications
  • 3D product previews with AR
  • Easy product registration and management
  • Latest OWC news and updates
Features
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The My OWC app is your all-in-one hub for managing, monitoring, and maximizing your OWC products. Whether you're registering new devices, accessing product guides, or staying up to date with the latest OWC news and promotions, My OWC makes it easy to stay connected. With seamless onboarding, quick access to resources, and real-time notifications for your storage and connectivity devices, My OWC ensures you always get the best performance from your OWC gear. KEY FEATURES • Effortless Onboarding: Set up your OWC products quickly by scanning the My OWC QR code or selecting from an in-app product list. • Quick Start & Setup Resources: Instantly access product manuals, setup instructions, troubleshooting resources, and commonly asked questions. • Product-Specific Alerts: Stay informed with real-time notifications about firmware updates, performance tips, product news, and more. • 3D Product Previews: Use augmented reality to view select OWC products in your own workspace—see how devices will fit before setup. • Easy Product Management: Register your OWC products in seconds to ensure you stay up to date with product specific news and updates. • Stay Updated: Get the latest OWC news, upcoming events, and exclusive updates right in the app. PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY The My OWC app supports a wide range of OWC products, from desktop storage solutions like ThunderBay and ThunderBlade to portable options such as the Express 1M2 and the popular Envoy line. Users can also stay updated on OWC docks and Atlas memory cards. WHY CHOOSE MY OWC? Designed for creators, professionals, and tech enthusiasts, My OWC helps you get the most out of your OWC solutions with intuitive tools, powerful resources, and a seamless user experience. Download today and take control of your OWC products like never before!

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

My OWC4 screens
Astropad Workbench4 screens

Verdict

The call

My OWC and Astropad Workbench both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of My OWC's written reviews are positive against 59% of Astropad Workbench's. My OWC also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Astropad Workbench's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 45). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Astropad Workbench holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropad Workbench has 225 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of My OWC's written reviews are positive against 59% of Astropad Workbench's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My OWC ships an update every 9 days, Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My OWC versus Astropad Workbench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy OWCAstropad Workbench
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (45 ratings)4.8 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.4% of reviews
Number of ratings45225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOWCAstro HQ

Customer experience

My OWC

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astropad Workbench

All ratings225 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral18.8%
Negative21.9%

In-app purchases

None

My OWC

No in-app purchases

None

Astropad Workbench

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My OWC free?
My OWC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astropad Workbench free?
Astropad Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My OWC or Astropad Workbench?
Astropad Workbench is rated higher. My OWC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Astropad Workbench averages 4.8 from 225 ratings.
Do My OWC or Astropad Workbench have ads?
Neither My OWC nor Astropad Workbench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My OWC or Astropad Workbench?
My OWC ships an update every 9 days, and Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. Most recently, My OWC was updated on November 12, 2026 and Astropad Workbench on November 13, 2026.

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