Comparison

Astropad Workbench vs Seeedash

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

Head to head
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

About

Seeedash

Control and configure your AI Sticky Note device from your phone. Manage apps, edit content, and generate notes using voice commands. Supports multiple devices and provides real-time status updates.

Highlights
  • Device setup and Wi-Fi provisioning
  • On-device app management
  • Content editing and push
  • AI voice content generation
  • Multi-device support
  • Real-time device status
Features
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Seeedash is the official mobile control app for reTerminal Sticky — the AI Sticky Note which is a magnetic e‑paper display. It lets you easily manage and configure your Sticky device right from your phone. Key Features: • Device Setup & Wi‑Fi Provisioning Quickly bind and set up your Sticky via Bluetooth, with step‑by‑step Wi‑Fi configuration — no complex setup required. • On‑Device App Management Manage all apps on Sticky — Notes, Todo, Weather, Clock, Album, SenseCraft HMI, and more. Install, uninstall, reorder, and sync changes to your device instantly. • Content Editing & Push Edit note text, manage to‑do lists, select weather cities, choose clock styles, upload photos — all content can be pushed to Sticky with one tap. The device updates automatically. • AI Voice Content Generation Long‑press the AI voice button on the device or in the app to quickly generate notes, todos, or images using voice commands. • Multi‑Device Support Bind multiple Sticky devices to one account. Switch between devices effortlessly — all status and content stays synced via the cloud. • Real‑Time Device Status See whether your device is Online, Sleep, or Offline at a glance. Content push status is clear and trackable. Whether you need a family message board, a daily planner, a weather display, or a digital photo frame — Seeedash helps you put your content on Sticky, efficiently and effortlessly.

Screenshots

Astropad Workbench4 screens
Seeedash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astropad Workbench at 60% against Seeedash's 0%. Astropad Workbench also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (217 vs 1). Seeedash's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropad Workbench has 217 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Astropad Workbench's written reviews are positive against 0% of Seeedash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astropad Workbench ships an update every 3 weeks, Seeedash weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Astropad Workbench versus Seeedash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstropad WorkbenchSeeedash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (217 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings217 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB115 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAstro HQSeeed Technology Limited

Customer experience

Astropad Workbench

All ratings201 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Seeedash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Astropad Workbench

No in-app purchases

None

Seeedash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astropad Workbench free?
Astropad Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seeedash free?
Seeedash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Astropad Workbench or Seeedash?
Astropad Workbench is rated higher. Astropad Workbench averages 4.8 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Seeedash averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Astropad Workbench or Seeedash have ads?
Neither Astropad Workbench nor Seeedash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astropad Workbench or Seeedash?
Astropad Workbench ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seeedash weekly. Most recently, Astropad Workbench was updated on November 5, 2026 and Seeedash on November 5, 2026.

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