Comparison

spacedesk vs WebConnect

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

WebConnect

Features
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Secure and simple alternative to VPN: WebConnect offers a new concept for remote working Home office and flexible working from a distance are now part of everyday life in companies. With a new concept, WebConnect ensures secure remote access to desktops and dialing into the company network - as a secure and simple alternative to VPN. To do this, WebConnect uses the browser to set up all connections directly between the client and remote device as a tunnel with https encryption. There are no third party servers or hubs along the way. The solution thus guarantees data protection and a high level of security when accessing the desktops remotely. The application scenarios of the solution are diverse: They range from home office and remote work to support and distance learning to virtual call centers as well as video and graphics workstations - in the cloud or on-premises. WebConnect: A new concept for working remotely This is where WebConnect comes in with a new concept for secure remote access to desktops and dialing into the company network. The solution is added to the network that should be reachable from the outside. This is done either via a WebConnect hardware box or in server networks only as software. The special feature: WebConnect establishes all connections directly between the client and remote device as a tunnel with https encryption. All this is done via the browser and without installation on the client. There are no third-party servers or nodes along the way, no device is directly accessible. With 2-factor authentication, the solution ensures data protection and high security when accessing the desktops remotely. Since WebConnect has no central customer and device management, all access data remain the sole property of the customer. The solution is therefore fully compliant with the GDPR. Mobile apps for remote access to networks with WebConnect installation WebConnect's mobile apps are the ideal supplement for working with a tablet or mobile phone. They are optimized for small screens. Automatic screen resize functions allow you to work in any orientation of the device Lots of useful features WebConnect is the ideal solution for freelancers and small and medium-sized companies. It offers a variety of settings that companies can use to individually refine their security requirements and role-rights concepts. Administrators are thus able to assign appropriate access rights or time restrictions to individual users, user groups and connection profiles on the same device and to adjust them at any time.

Screenshots

spacedesk4 screens
WebConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WebConnect at none against spacedesk's 11. spacedesk's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 11 one-off in-app purchases. WebConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, WebConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
spacedesk versus WebConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterspacedeskWebConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdatronicsoft Technology GmbHWebConnect World SL

In-app purchases

11 purchases

spacedesk

One-time11
  • 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: 6-10 Conn.$70.00
  • Business License: 2-5 Conn.$79.00
None

WebConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is spacedesk free?
spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebConnect free?
WebConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do spacedesk or WebConnect have ads?
Neither spacedesk nor WebConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, spacedesk or WebConnect?
spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and WebConnect monthly. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on October 15, 2026 and WebConnect on October 1, 2026.

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