# Astropad Workbench

> Access your Mac from anywhere

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758788573](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758788573)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6758788573`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Astro HQ
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (164 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2026-03-24
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astropad-workbench/id6758788573)
- **Website:** [https://astropad.com/product/workbench/](https://astropad.com/product/workbench/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://downloads.astropad.com/workbench/PrivacyPolicy/](https://downloads.astropad.com/workbench/PrivacyPolicy/)

## Description

Astropad Workbench lets you connect to your Mac from iPhone or iPad, delivering high-performance remote desktop with real-time control, crisp visuals, and minimal setup.

Key features include fast streaming, voice input, unified display, Apple Pencil support, secure end-to-end encryption, and easy connections without router configuration.

## Rankings

- #110,891 — Overall
- #25 — cmd+m (mac)

## Review summary

Users praise Astropad Workbench for easy setup, fast performance, and reliable remote access from iOS to Macs, with good Tailscale compatibility and responsive support. However, multiple reviews cite stability issues (crashes/disconnections) and inconsistent connections, plus the lack of Windows support. Some onboarding gaps are noted as well. Overall, it shows strong potential for cross‑device workflows but needs fixes for reliability and cross‑platform availability.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple setup
- Fast, smooth performance and snappy connections
- Excellent remote access from iPhone/iPad to Macs, including cellular data
- Good compatibility with Tailscale
- Helpful customer service

### Cons

- Significantly unstable: frequent crashes and disconnections across devices
- Lack of Windows support / no Windows version available
- Inconsistent connectivity with some setups and limited troubleshooting or error messaging

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758788573)