Comparison

spacedesk vs Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

spacedesk

Extend your Windows PC's desktop to another device wirelessly or via USB. Use your tablet or phone as a drawing tablet or a portable second monitor for travel and productivity.

Highlights
  • Windows desktop extension
  • Screen mirroring
  • Remote desktop viewer
  • Drawing tablet functionality
  • Wireless display monitor
  • USB display monitor
  • Remote control
Features
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Windows computer desktop extension, mirroring and remoting tool for WiFi, USB or LAN. Supports applications like: - Screen Cast (to television, tablet or smart phone) - Desktop Remoting Viewer (over USB and Local Area Network) - Drawing Tablet (drawing and painting with digitizer pen) - Wireless Display Monitor (similar to Miracast, RDP, AirPlay and Sidecar) - USB Display Monitor (similar to DisplayLink) - Remote Access (over USB link, WiFi and LAN) - Remote Control (wireless and wired) - Screen Streaming (including audio) - Screen Mirroring (over the air and via cable) - Screen Cloning - Extension Screen - Windows Desktop Workspace Extension - Windows Desktop Duplication (clone) - Windows Desktop Streaming - Personal Computer Desktop Presenter - Virtual Monitor for Desktop PC - Second Display On The Go - TV, mobile or tablet screen as Side by Side Display - Alternative to Miracast, AirPlay and Sidecar - Portable Multimonitor Screen for Travel - Access main computer from mobile device - Software KVM-Switch (Keyboard Video Mouse) - Software Display Hub - Software Display Switch - Projector Screen Viewer - Input Console - Input Terminal - Tablet Input Device - Windows Graphics Tablet App - Windows Tablet as sketchbook for drawing artwork - Creative Video Wall App - Video Wall w. Any Angle Rotation Instruction manual, documentation and detailed setup: https://manual.spacedesk.net Quick Guide: 1. Install spacedesk DRIVER software for Windows Primary PC. Download from: https://www.spacedesk.net 2. Install this spacedesk Viewer app for iOS. 3. Open this spacedesk Viewer app and connect to Windows Primary PC. Connection: USB or LAN (Local Area Network). LAN: Driver and Viewer must be on the same network - via Mobile Hotspot Note: Does NOT need internet connection! The Windows Primary Machine running spacedesk Driver... ...supports Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported. Dual monitor and multi monitor configurations are supported. Needs spacedesk drivers installed. Download: https://www.spacedesk.net The Secondary Machine or Device (iOS network display client)... ...is an iPad, iPhone or device running the spacedesk iOS app. The wireless and wired cable connection... ...connects Windows Primary Machine to Secondary Machine or Device over USB, LAN (Local Area Network e.g. Ethernet) and/or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network). Local Area Network connection can be wired or over WiFi. TCP/IP network protocol is required. More information on: https://www.spacedesk.net Instruction Manual: https://manual.spacedesk.net/ Support Forum: https://forum.spacedesk.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/spacedesk/330909083726073 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkWZSwBD-XY — LIGHTNING FAST — To achieve unparalleled performance and display quality with zero lag, use cable connection over USB or Local Area Network. Try to circumvent WiFi and network routers. E.g. configure Windows PC or iOS device as WiFi Access Point (Hotspot) and connect directly before connecting spacedesk. Please check chapter "Performance Tuning" in the instruction manual: https://manual.spacedesk.net — REMOTE CONTROL INPUT AND OUTPUT PERIPHERAL ACCESSORIES — - Touchscreen (multitouch and single touch - Touchpad - Mouse Pointer Control - Keyboard - Pressure Sensitive Stylus Pen - Audio Speaker — SETTINGS AND OPTIONS — - Landscape View - Portrait View — SYSTEM SUPPORT — Supported are iOS versions 11.x+ (including MacOS on Apple Silicon Chips) and PCs with Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported.

About

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Design and collaborate on 3D models and drawings across multiple devices, even offline. This intuitive CAD tool offers a clutter-free interface and real-time 3D renders for seamless visual communication and a powerful design workflow from concept to manufacturing.

Highlights
  • Multidevice and offline CAD workflow
  • Adaptive, clutter-free user interface
  • Design-driven collaboration with real-time renders
  • Export and import for various file formats
  • Output 2D drawings
  • Siemens Parasolid modeling kernel
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From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow. All platforms Pick your device and your input tool leveraging the first CAD tool envisioned for multidevice. Hybrid workflow meets cross-functional team processes with automatic sync across devices. Work from any device or offline: design and collaborate at your best, everywhere. Compact tools. Space for focus. An adaptive user interface auto-sorts tools, taking the clutter out of designing. Your focus stays front and center to eliminate clunking around and prioritize high-quality decisions. Design-driven collaboration. Make designing a reflex and visual communication second nature for the whole team. Instinctive CAD meets a visual communication bundle complete with real-time 3D renders in AR, shareable via a link for download-free viewing. Start where you are and finish strong – no expensive hardware needed. Shapr3D combines industrial-grade CAD with a user-friendly experience, including: • Siemens™ geometric Parasolid® modeling kernel and D-Cubed™ sketch engine • Export support for X_T, STEP, STL, OBJ, 2D DXF, 2D DWG, IGES, 3MF, SVG • Import support for SLDPRT, SLDASM, X_T, STEP, STL, IGES, 2D DWG, 2D DXF, JPG, PNG • Output 2D Drawings Get in touch Have a question? Visit our forum: https://discourse.shapr3d.com. For support queries, please submit a request here: https://shapr3d.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.shapr3d.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.shapr3d.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

spacedesk4 screens
Shapr 3D CAD modeling4 screens

Verdict

The call

spacedesk and Shapr 3D CAD modeling both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of spacedesk's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shapr 3D CAD modeling's. spacedesk also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Shapr 3D CAD modeling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (34K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. spacedesk sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shapr 3D CAD modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for spacedesk against 4.7 for Shapr 3D CAD modeling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapr 3D CAD modeling has 34K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of spacedesk's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shapr 3D CAD modeling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, Shapr 3D CAD modeling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
spacedesk versus Shapr 3D CAD modeling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterspacedeskShapr 3D CAD modeling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.7 (34K ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews — better52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K34K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdatronicsoft Technology GmbHShapr3D Zrt

Customer experience

spacedesk

All ratings2,307 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews901 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative21.5%

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

All ratings34,276 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative35.1%

Bugs and requests

spacedesk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable performance after recent updates
  • Difficulty deleting or modifying existing designs
  • Inconsistent behavior when using the Apple Pencil

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more affordable pricing tiers for hobbyists
  • Improve undo/redo functionality
  • Implement better file management and organization
  • Add support for importing/exporting more file formats
  • Enhance parametric modeling capabilities
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  • Introduce a one-time purchase option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

spacedesk

One-time10
  • Business License: 46-50 Conn.$9.00
  • Business License: 41-45 Conn.$18.00
  • Business License: 1 connection$19.00
Show 7 more
  • Business License: 36-40 Conn.$25.00
  • Business License: 31-35 Conn.$35.00
  • Business License: 26-30 Conn.$45.00
  • Business License: 21-25 Conn.$50.00
  • Business License: 16-20 Conn.$59.00
  • Business License: 11-15 Conn.$60.00
  • Business License: 2-5 Conn.$79.00
6 purchases

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Subscriptions6
  • Solo Subscription14 Days trial$32.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription14 Days trial$37.991 Month
  • Business Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Month
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  • Solo Subscription14 Days trial$249.991 Year
  • Pro Subscription14 Days trial$299.991 Year
  • Business Subscription14 Days trial$499.991 Year

Questions

Is spacedesk free?
spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapr 3D CAD modeling free?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, spacedesk or Shapr 3D CAD modeling?
spacedesk is rated higher. spacedesk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Shapr 3D CAD modeling averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.
Do spacedesk or Shapr 3D CAD modeling have ads?
Neither spacedesk nor Shapr 3D CAD modeling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, spacedesk or Shapr 3D CAD modeling?
spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shapr 3D CAD modeling weekly. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shapr 3D CAD modeling on November 12, 2026.

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