Comparison

Astropad Workbench vs Tearoff

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

Tearoff

This app helps you track return windows and warranty expirations for your purchases. It scans receipts or allows manual entry, providing reminders before deadlines to prevent missed opportunities. Your data is kept private on your device with iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning
  • Return window tracking
  • Warranty expiration tracking
  • Deadline reminders
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Private data storage
Features
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Tearoff turns a paper receipt into a deadline you won't miss. Every purchase has a clock on it — a return window that closes, a warranty that expires. Tearoff tracks both and reminds you before they run out, so you never eat the cost of a missed return or a lapsed warranty again. HOW IT WORKS - Add a purchase or scan its receipt. - Tearoff works out the return and warranty windows and shows exactly where each date came from — printed on the receipt, a store policy, or an estimate — so you always know how much to trust it. - You get a reminder before each deadline, and a Home Screen widget that keeps the next ones in view. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your receipts stay on your device and sync only through your own private iCloud. No accounts, no ads, no tracking, and nothing sent to us. FREE - Add receipts by hand - Return-deadline reminders - Your full receipt vault TEAROFF PRO - Scan receipts with the camera and let Tearoff read them for you - Warranty tracking - Export your vault - Home Screen widgets Pro is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://deegan4.github.io/Tearoff/privacy.html

Screenshots

Astropad Workbench4 screens
Tearoff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astropad Workbench at none against Tearoff's 3. Astropad Workbench also leads on ratings volume (201 vs 2). Tearoff's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Tearoff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Astropad Workbench asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tearoff holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropad Workbench has 201 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astropad Workbench ships an update every 3 weeks, Tearoff every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Astropad Workbench versus Tearoff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstropad WorkbenchTearoff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (201 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings201 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro HQKollin Croyle

Customer experience

Astropad Workbench

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

Tearoff

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Astropad Workbench

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tearoff

Subscriptions2
  • Tearoff Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tearoff Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tearoff Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Astropad Workbench free?
Astropad Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tearoff free?
Tearoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Astropad Workbench or Tearoff?
Tearoff is rated higher. Astropad Workbench averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Tearoff averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Astropad Workbench or Tearoff have ads?
Neither Astropad Workbench nor Tearoff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astropad Workbench or Tearoff?
Astropad Workbench ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tearoff every 3 days. Most recently, Astropad Workbench was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tearoff on October 24, 2026.

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