Shadow PC vs Check Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Access full Windows 10 PC
- Use on any device
- Low bandwidth support
- Connect peripherals
- Automatic resolution scaling
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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
Check Rider
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L'app di permette di visualizzare ordini disponibili, accettarli per consegnarli agli utenti finali, per tutti i negozi affiliati a Check Marketplace
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Check Rider at every 2 weeks against Shadow PC's every 6 weeks. Shadow PC's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, Check Rider every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow PC | Check Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blade SAS | Check Srl |
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
Check Rider
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow PC
No in-app purchases
Check Rider
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shadow PC free?
Is Check Rider free?
Do Shadow PC or Check Rider have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shadow PC or Check Rider?
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