Comparison

Shadow PC vs Mouse · Keyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow PC

Access your powerful Windows 10 PC from any device, anywhere. Stream your high-end computer with all its software and connect your peripherals. Enjoy a full PC experience on your mobile, tablet, or TV.

Highlights
  • Access full Windows 10 PC
  • Use on any device
  • Low bandwidth support
  • Connect peripherals
  • Automatic resolution scaling
Features
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Access your Shadow PC with all your PC software from any device at any time. The power of a high-end PC at your fingertips. Transform any iOS / iPadOS / tvOS device into a fully-featured Windows 10 PC with Shadow and use it at any time, whether you’re at home or on the go. Here’s what you’ll love about Shadow: • Get access to a full high-end Windows 10 PC from any device • Access it anywhere with our low bandwidth support • Connect all your peripherals (Mouse, keyboard, controller, display...) • Shadow supports native resolutions and scales to your device automatically. For more information about Shadow visit shadow.tech

About

Mouse · Keyboard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.

Highlights
  • Precise multi-touch trackpad gestures
  • Full-screen keyboard with shortcuts
  • Works with Mac and PC
  • Local network privacy
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Quick setup
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful trackpad and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Present with confidence, browse from the couch, or answer messages without reaching for your computer. Why You’ll Love Input - Feels instantly natural. Smooth, precise multi-touch tracking with scrolling, swipes, and gestures that behave just like a real trackpad. - Type comfortably anywhere. Enjoy a full-screen keyboard with text shortcuts, emoji, and function keys—perfect for long messages or quick replies. - Works with all your computers. Install the free helper on any Mac or PC and switch between devices with a single tap. - Built for privacy. Everything stays on your local network. Connections use HTTPS and require on-device approval before pairing. - Made for every moment. Landscape or portrait, light or dark mode—Input adapts beautifully to any iPhone or iPad screen. Quick Setup 1. Download the free helper for Mac or PC at rs.ltd/get 2. Make sure your devices share the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot 3. Open Input, select your computer, and you’re ready to go Requirements - Mac with macOS 10.10+ or PC running Windows 7 SP1+ - Latest helper app from rs.ltd/get - Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot); details at rs.ltd/connect Input turns any spot—sofa, stage, or bedside—into the perfect place to control your computer with ease and precision.

Screenshots

Shadow PC4 screens
Mouse · Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse · Keyboard at 94% against Shadow PC's 45%. Mouse · Keyboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7). Shadow PC's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mouse · Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Shadow PC's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, Mouse · Keyboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow PC versus Mouse · Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow PCMouse · Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.9K ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K2.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlade SASRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Shadow PC

All ratings1,917 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative42.5%

Mouse · Keyboard

All ratings2,460 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews933 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Shadow PC

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for gaming and productivity
  • 🚀 Powerful cloud PC experience
  • 👍 Convenient mobile access
  • 👍 Smooth streaming quality
  • 💡 Allows full PC experience on mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • 🔋 High data consumption
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 👎 Lack of mouse/keyboard support

Mouse · Keyboard

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional lag or connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery faster
  • 📚 Unclear instructions or documentation

Bugs and requests

Shadow PC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and session expiration problems
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices
  • Frequent disconnections and unstable connections
  • Resolution and scaling issues on mobile devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom layout options for virtual controller
  • Improve mouse and keyboard support
  • Implement better microphone and camera integration
  • Add scrolling gestures for touch controls
  • Provide more storage options

Mouse · Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
  • Keyboard input not registering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
  • Provide more keyboard customization options

In-app purchases

None

Shadow PC

No in-app purchases

None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow PC free?
Shadow PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadow PC or Mouse · Keyboard?
Mouse · Keyboard is rated higher. Shadow PC averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Mouse · Keyboard averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Shadow PC or Mouse · Keyboard have ads?
Neither Shadow PC nor Mouse · Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow PC or Mouse · Keyboard?
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mouse · Keyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow PC was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mouse · Keyboard on September 22, 2026.

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