Comparison

spacedesk vs Swiftpoint

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

Swiftpoint

Configure and manage your PadPoint and ProPoint mice on iOS devices. Adjust tracking speed, scroll settings, and check battery levels. Keep your mouse firmware up-to-date for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Connect and set up mice on iOS
  • Adjust tracking speed (DPI)
  • Customize scroll speed and direction
  • Check mouse battery level
  • Update mouse firmware
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Use the Swiftpoint app to set up and configure your PadPoint and ProPoint mice. With this app you can: • Connect to your mouse and get it set up for use on iOS • Adjust the following: - Tracking speed (DPI) - Scroll speed - Scroll direction • Check the mouse's battery level • Update the mouse's firmware

Screenshots

spacedesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: spacedesk at 71% against Swiftpoint's 0%. spacedesk also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Swiftpoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Swiftpoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

spacedesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: spacedesk has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of spacedesk's written reviews are positive against 0% of Swiftpoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, Swiftpoint monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
spacedesk versus Swiftpoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterspacedeskSwiftpoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdatronicsoft Technology GmbHSwiftpoint Limited

Customer experience

spacedesk

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

Swiftpoint

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
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  • 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
None

Swiftpoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is spacedesk free?
spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swiftpoint free?
Swiftpoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, spacedesk or Swiftpoint?
spacedesk is rated higher. spacedesk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Swiftpoint averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do spacedesk or Swiftpoint have ads?
Neither spacedesk nor Swiftpoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, spacedesk or Swiftpoint?
spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Swiftpoint monthly. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on November 11, 2026 and Swiftpoint on November 3, 2026.

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