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Duobench puts the small tools you use all day on one screen, side by side, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. If something isn’t working the way you expect, this page should help, or you can reach us directly.

Getting started

  1. Tap + on Home to make a workspace.
  2. Pick the tools it holds: Notes, Tasks, Clipboard, PDF Reader, Browser and more.
  3. Open it. Duobench shows as many panes as fit your screen, from one on an iPhone to four on a large display.

The in-app guide (Profile → How to Use) walks through every tool. Profile → Replay Tips shows the tips again.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change which tool is in a pane?

Tap a pane to focus it, then pick a tool from the menu in the workspace header. You can also drag a tool from the rail at the edge of the screen onto a pane.

Can a workspace hold the same tool twice?

Yes. Add a second PDF Reader or a second Notes from the header menu, for example to compare two documents.

How do I change the layout?

Use the layout button in the workspace header. Each workspace remembers its layout for each screen size, and on a phone held upright it keeps a layout of its own. Drag the bar between two panes to resize them.

Why doesn’t the Clipboard save what I copy automatically?

For your privacy, Duobench never reads your clipboard in the background. Tap Paste in the Clipboard tool (or press ⌘V on a Mac) to add what you copied.

How do I add a widget?

Touch and hold your Home Screen, tap Edit → Add Widget, and search for Duobench. “Workspace” opens one workspace; “Workspaces” shows your newest ones.

iCloud sync

Workspaces, notes, tasks, bookmarks and snippets sync through your private iCloud between every device signed in to the same Apple Account. Clipboard history, PDFs and scans stay on the device where you added them.

If something doesn’t appear on another device, check that you’re signed in to iCloud there and that iCloud is on for Duobench, then open the app and give it a moment.

Troubleshooting

  • A PDF won’t open: it may be damaged or protected. Try importing it again from Files.
  • The Scanner can’t use the camera: allow camera access in Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera.
  • No Focus Timer alert: allow notifications for Duobench in Settings → Notifications.
  • Panes look cramped: pick a layout with fewer panes from the header, or rotate your device.

Privacy

Duobench has no account, no ads and no tracking. Read the full privacy policy.

Contact

Found a bug or have an idea? Tell us your device, system version and what happened, and we’ll get back to you.

Email ahmedtoma93@gmail.com