Shadow PC vs Avica Remote Desktop
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
Avica Remote Desktop
Access your computers and mobile phones remotely with a secure and seamless connection. Ideal for remote work, IT support, or students, this software offers high performance and user-friendly controls. Enjoy features like multi-monitor support and real-time sound transmission.
- Cross-platform support
- Multi-to-multi monitor
- Remote reboot and shutdown
- Intuitive touch gestures
- Real-time sound transmission
- AES-256 encryption
- Blank screen privacy
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Avica is dedicated to offering simple, secure and seamless remote access to computers and mobile phones. Whether you're working from home, IT support, or a student studying remotely, Avica's remote desktop software makes the connection possible. Key Features: -Cross-platform support – computers and mobile phones -Multi-to-multi monitor -Remote reboot and shutdown -Intuitive touch and control gestures -Sound transmission in real-time -Industry-acknowledged security: AES-256 encryption -Blank screen: show only a black screen on the remote desktop to protect your privacy Quick guide: 1. Install and launch Avica on both devices. 2. Enter the device ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Grant access to connect remotely. Why choose Avica? -High frame rates, low latency -No compression, no color loss -Seamless performance -Banking-standard encryption -User-friendly interface Privacy Policy: https://www.avica.link/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avica.link/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Avica Remote Desktop at 4.8 against Shadow PC's 3.7. Avica Remote Desktop also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Shadow PC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2K vs 32). 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
Both are free to download. Avica Remote Desktop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per year. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Avica Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 2K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Shadow PC's written reviews are positive against 70% of Avica Remote Desktop's.
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, Avica Remote Desktop every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadow PC | Avica Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (2K ratings) | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blade SAS | RAYWING PTE.LTD. |
Customer experience
Shadow PC
Avica Remote Desktop
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
Avica Remote Desktop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow PC
No in-app purchases
Avica Remote Desktop
- Premium$99.001 Year
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