Comparison

ToMe 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

ToMe

Organize your digital life by saving links, notes, photos, and files from any app. Create custom spaces and tags for easy retrieval. Offers powerful search and widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Save from any app
  • Organize with Spaces and tags
  • Powerful search and Spotlight integration
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Mac-specific features
  • Face ID protection for Spaces
Features
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We all do it: send ourselves links, photos, notes, and files in chat. Then everything gets buried. ToMe is the organized version of sending things to yourself. Save anything from any app in a couple of taps. Organize it into a Space, then find it again when you need it. TRY IT FIRST • Your first 10 saves are free, with no subscription • No trial to start and no card needed • What you save stays yours to read, search and export • After that, a subscription keeps you saving SAVE FROM ANYWHERE • Use the Share menu in any app • Save links, photos, notes, files, locations, and voice memos • Keep rich previews for links and maps • Drag files in from Finder on Mac ORGANIZE IT YOUR WAY • Create a Space for recipes, trips, ideas, work, or anything else • Divide busy Spaces into sections • Add tags, notes, reminders, and checklists • Pin important items and move things when priorities change • Arrange Spaces as folder cards and choose a style that feels yours • Protect private Spaces with Face ID FIND IT AGAIN • Search across every Space by words or meaning • Open saved items from Spotlight • Use widgets to return to recent saves • Set reminders for things you do not want to forget • Read saved articles offline SHARE A SPACE • Share a Space with someone else • Add and organize items together • Choose read-only or editing access LET TOME HELP WITH THE FILING • Get suggested tags for saved items • Summarize links and documents • Transcribe voice memos • Uses Apple Intelligence on supported devices EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT • Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Use keyboard shortcuts, pointer support, and drag and drop • Archive items, restore recently deleted saves, and export backups ToMe was built for the things you know you will want later, before they disappear into a chat, browser tab, screenshot pile, or downloads folder. LEGAL • Privacy Policy: https://savetome.app/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

ToMe4 screens
Astropad Workbench4 screens

Verdict

The call

ToMe and Astropad Workbench both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ToMe's written reviews are positive against 60% of Astropad Workbench's. ToMe also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Astropad Workbench's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (221 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. ToMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Astropad Workbench asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ToMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropad Workbench has 221 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ToMe's written reviews are positive against 60% of Astropad Workbench's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToMe ships an update every 5 days, Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ToMe versus Astropad Workbench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToMeAstropad Workbench
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco MartinezAstro HQ

Customer experience

ToMe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

3 purchases

ToMe

Subscriptions2
  • ToMe Pro monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ToMe Pro yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ToMe Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Astropad Workbench

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToMe free?
ToMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astropad Workbench free?
Astropad Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ToMe or Astropad Workbench?
ToMe is rated higher. ToMe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Astropad Workbench averages 4.8 from 221 ratings.
Do ToMe or Astropad Workbench have ads?
Neither ToMe nor Astropad Workbench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToMe or Astropad Workbench?
ToMe ships an update every 5 days, and Astropad Workbench every 3 weeks. Most recently, ToMe was updated on November 13, 2026 and Astropad Workbench on November 9, 2026.

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