Astropad, makers of the excellent Rock Paper Pencil iPad screen protectors, has unveiled a new Mac utility called Workbench. The macOS app enables “remote desktop made for the AI era.”

Workbench is a new way to remotely access your Mac from iPhone and iPad

Workbench includes native apps on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Astropad touts “fast, high-fidelity streaming” with Retina support and perceptually lossless visuals.

The app supports voice input control for dictate prompts and commands from your iPhone and iPad to your Mac. Keyboard input is also supported for typing and triggering shortcuts.

Workbench combines multiple Mac displays into a single screen that matches your remote device’s resolution. A mini-map view gives you a quick way to navigate large desktops.

The app is especially designed with AI workflows in mind. For example, Astropad envisions use cases like checking on AI agents running on your Mac while you’re away with your iPhone or iPad.

Astropad’s Liquid engine powers Workbench

Astropad’s Liquid engine should make Workbench stand out from other remote desktop solutions. Liquid is the same proprietary Astropad technology that powers Luna Display and Astropad Studio. Both are known for their speed and clarity.

Workbench is free for 20 minutes per day

Workbench is available to try with your Mac for free with 20 minutes of access per day. Need more connectivity? Workbench costs $10/month or $50/year for unlimited remote desktop access.

iOS 26 and macOS 15 or higher are required. Intel Macs are supported, but Apple silicon Macs are recommended. Workbench uses end-to-end AES-256 encryption for privacy.

Learn more about Workbench from Astropad’s website here.