Astropad Workbench vs Plokee

Access and control your Mac from anywhere. Workbench is a high-performance remote desktop that lets you connect to your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your machine, run desktop apps, and check in on long-running tasks while away from your desk. Built by the team behind Astropad Studio and Luna Display, Workbench delivers fast, responsive control with crisp visual and reliable performance across all networks. ————— KEY FEATURES Fast, high-fidelity streamlining. Interact with your Mac in real time with responsive controls and sharp visuals. Voice input. Dictate text from your iPhone or iPad and send it directly to your Mac. Unified display. Consolidate multi-display setups into a single workspace that conforms to the resolution of your mobile device. Apple Pencil support. Use your Apple Pencil like a mouse for precise cursor control when interacting with Mac apps. No-hassle connections. Connect instantly without complicated router/network configurations, port forwarding, or manual setup. Secure by design. Astropad doesn’t capture your screen or track your activity, and sessions are secured by modern end-to-end encryption standards. ————— BUILT FOR REMOTE WORKFLOWS Workbench makes it easy to stay connected to your Mac wherever you are. Monitor running processes, access files, manage remote systems, or check in on tools and software that doesn’t have a mobile app. ————— PRICING Workbench includes a Free plan with 30 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

Your clipboard, everywhere. Copy on one device. Paste on another. Plokee lets you instantly share text, images and files between your devices on different platforms — without emailing yourself, sending messages, or using cloud storage. Everything happens directly over your local Wi-Fi network, so your data stays private. Why you’ll love Plokee • Instantly sync clipboard content between your devices • Share text, images and files in seconds • End-to-end encrypted connections • No cloud, no accounts, no subscriptions • Automatic device discovery • Works on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone • Automatically saves received files • Clipboard history with your recent copied items Simple to use 1. Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Plokee. 3. Pair them using a simple 6-digit verification code. 4. Copy on one device and paste on another. That’s it. Built for privacy Unlike cloud clipboard services, Plokee never uploads your data to external servers. Your devices communicate directly with each other over your local network using end-to-end encryption. Only devices you approve can exchange clipboard data. Perfect for • Working across multiple computers • Moving screenshots to your phone • Sending files between devices • Copying links without messaging yourself • Developers, students and professionals