Comparison

spacedesk vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

Highlights
  • Stream virtual machines remotely
  • Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more
  • Control VMs from iOS device
  • Requires UTM for Mac
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

Screenshots

spacedesk4 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: spacedesk at 4.7 against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 3.7. spacedesk also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, 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. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

spacedesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: spacedesk has 2.2K ratings behind it against 51, 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 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
spacedesk versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterspacedeskUTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better3.7 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better51
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB365 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdatronicsoft Technology GmbHTuring Software, LLC

Customer experience

spacedesk

All ratings2,195 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews898 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.5%

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is spacedesk free?
spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, spacedesk or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
spacedesk is rated higher. spacedesk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.
Do spacedesk or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Neither spacedesk nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, spacedesk or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
spacedesk ships an update every 3 weeks, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, spacedesk was updated on October 18, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on October 14, 2026.

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