# spacedesk vs EasyCanvas

The clearest difference is rating: spacedesk at 4.7 against EasyCanvas's 3.5. spacedesk also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 87). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. spacedesk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and EasyCanvas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

spacedesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: spacedesk has 2.3K ratings behind it against 87, 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 55% of EasyCanvas's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | spacedesk | EasyCanvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220/reviews)** | [3.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycanvas-subscription/id1499946999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [datronicsoft Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069217219) | [DEVGURU Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543483097) |

## What reviewers say

### spacedesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business License: 46-50 Conn. | $9.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 41-45 Conn. | $18.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 1 connection | $19.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 36-40 Conn. | $25.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 31-35 Conn. | $35.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 26-30 Conn. | $45.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 21-25 Conn. | $50.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 16-20 Conn. | $59.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 11-15 Conn. | $60.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 6-10 Conn. | $70.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 2-5 Conn. | $79.00 | one-time |


### EasyCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycanvas-subscription/id1499946999)

Transform your iPad into a professional drawing tablet for your PC. Use your iPad and Apple Pencil to draw directly in popular art software like Photoshop and Clip Studio. Enjoy features like palm rejection and pen pressure sensitivity for a natural drawing experience.

**Highlights:** iPad as wired/wireless drawing tablet, Draw in PC art programs, Supports Apple Pencil pressure & tilt, Palm rejection, Virtual display solution, Wired and wireless connection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe now | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent price-to-value ratio
- 🎨 Smooth Apple Pencil support with minimal lag
- 📱 Works seamlessly over both USB and wireless connections
- 🖥️ Can function as extended display monitor
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- 📡 Wireless mode unreliable and often fails
- 🎯 Pen/cursor calibration offset issues
- ⏱️ Noticeable lag and latency in some scenarios
- 🔄 Requires reinstallation to fix connection problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'Waiting for connection' screen indefinitely
- Wireless connection fails after initial setup
- Pen coordinates misaligned with touch point
- Display resolution scaling causes offset issues
- App crashes when used with certain software (Photoshop, Clip Studio)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for the app interface
- Keyboard and mouse support pass-through
- Multi-touch gesture customization (2-finger, 3-finger taps)
- Bluetooth keyboard support
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is spacedesk free?

spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EasyCanvas free?

EasyCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, spacedesk or EasyCanvas?

spacedesk is rated higher. spacedesk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while EasyCanvas averages 3.5 from 87 ratings.

### Do spacedesk or EasyCanvas have ads?

Neither spacedesk nor EasyCanvas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, spacedesk or EasyCanvas?

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and EasyCanvas every 3 weeks. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on October 26, 2026 and EasyCanvas on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*