Comparison

Astropad Workbench vs My Watch Brain

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

My Watch Brain

Features
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My Watch Brain is an "external memory on your wrist" app that lets you recall short, forgettable info from your Apple Watch in 3 seconds. Sound familiar? • What was my bike tire size again? • Which locker number did I use? • What's that person's name? Register memory cards on iPhone. Type just 1–2 characters on Apple Watch to find what you need instantly. Key Features • Fast keyword search — incremental search narrows results with just 1–2 characters • Categories — organize by everyday items, errands, tools, and more • Pin favorites — keep frequently needed info at the top • Recall Boost — spaced repetition (1 day → 3 days → 1 week) to lock info into memory • 7 retro terminal themes — CRT, Amber, Green, Neon Red, and more. Make it your own • Apple Watch + iPhone — register on iPhone, recall on Watch. Auto-sync via WatchConnectivity Privacy • 100% local storage. No server, no tracking • One-time purchase. No ads • Data included in iPhone backups Register on iPhone. Recall from your wrist.

Screenshots

Astropad Workbench4 screens
My Watch Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Astropad Workbench at Free against My Watch Brain's $1.99. My Watch Brain's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Astropad Workbench is free to download; My Watch Brain costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Astropad Workbench versus My Watch Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstropad WorkbenchMy Watch Brain
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro HQKei Honda

In-app purchases

None

Astropad Workbench

No in-app purchases

None

My Watch Brain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astropad Workbench free?
Astropad Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Watch Brain free?
My Watch Brain costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astropad Workbench or My Watch Brain have ads?
Neither Astropad Workbench nor My Watch Brain shows ads.

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