Comparison

spacedesk vs Focus Range

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

Focus Range

Features
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Check the camera focus range with image. ** Introduction ** This app is a camera focus range calculation app. Have you ever thought that when you took a picture, you thought it was in focus, but when you checked it on your computer, it was out of focus? Have you ever thought that it doesn't it bother you when you print a photo you took in a small size, but when you zoom it, you're worried about blurring? When you want to focus on both the subject and the background with pan focus, when you want to know the range of focus if you change the lens focal length and aperture, please check the focus range with this app and use it as a reference for shooting. Since you can register multiple My Cameras, it is also recommended for people who use multiple cameras properly. ** Overview ** - You can check the focus range simply by setting the lens focal length, F-number, and focus distance. - It is easy to switch between multiple cameras by setting the type of camera image sensor and the number of pixels. - You can adjust the accuracy according to the use, such as printing a photo in a large size or printing it in a small size. ** Characteristics ** - You can intuitively check the focus range, focus position, etc. with animation. - Settings can be changed simply by scrolling the values, so easy operation is possible with one hand. - You can change the lens focal length range and F-number setting range according to the lens you own. ** Terms of Use ** https://coconutsdevelop.com/en/terms/terms_of_use.html ** Developer website ** https://coconutsdevelop.com/

Screenshots

spacedesk4 screens
Focus Range4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: spacedesk at none against Focus Range's shown. spacedesk also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Focus Range sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Range every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
spacedesk versus Focus Range: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterspacedeskFocus Range
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdatronicsoft Technology GmbHToshiya Hondo

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
1 purchases

Focus Range

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$1.991 Month

Questions

Is spacedesk free?
spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Range free?
Focus Range is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do spacedesk or Focus Range have ads?
Focus Range shows ads; spacedesk does not.
Which is updated more often, spacedesk or Focus Range?
spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Range every 2 months. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on October 15, 2026 and Focus Range on October 7, 2026.

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