# spacedesk vs Link to Windows

The clearest difference is rating: spacedesk at 4.7 against Link to Windows's 4.0. spacedesk also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 56%) and device support (3 vs 1). Link to Windows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. spacedesk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Link to Windows asks for nothing beyond the download.

spacedesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link to Windows has 17K ratings behind it against 2.3K, 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 56% of Link to Windows's.

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, Link to Windows fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | spacedesk | Link to Windows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220/reviews)** | [4.0 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 17 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [datronicsoft Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069217219) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## 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 |


### Link to Windows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Productivity, #125 Top Free (US App Store)

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Make and receive calls, Manage phone notifications, Read and reply to text messages, View phone contacts, Share files between phone and PC

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
- 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
- 🔋 Battery level display on PC
- 👍 Helpful for productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
- 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
- 📷 Inability to send/receive media
- 🔇 Poor call quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

**Requested features**

- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is spacedesk free?

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

### Is Link to Windows free?

Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, spacedesk or Link to Windows?

spacedesk is rated higher. spacedesk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 17K ratings.

### Do spacedesk or Link to Windows have ads?

Neither spacedesk nor Link to Windows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, spacedesk or Link to Windows?

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on October 29, 2026 and Link to Windows on October 31, 2026.

---

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