Shadow PC vs FreeMcServer
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
FreeMcServer
Manage your Minecraft server directly from your iOS device. Monitor status, control your server, access the console, and renew your hosting with ease. Enjoy a seamless experience for all your Minecraft hosting needs.
- Server overview monitoring
- Start and stop server
- Console and command access
- Server renewal
- Real-time status updates
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Introducing FreeMcServer, the top choice for free Minecraft server hosting, now conveniently available on your iOS device! Experience smooth server management and customization through our feature-packed app, designed to cater to all your Minecraft hosting needs. With the FreeMcServer app, you can: - Monitor Server Overview: Keep track of your server's general overview and status in real-time, ensuring optimal performance. - Server Control: Start and stop your server with ease, maintaining full control over your Minecraft world. - Access Console & Commands: View your server's console and send commands directly from your device, ensuring a seamless gaming experience. - Renew Your Server: Easily renew your server to keep it up and running without any interruptions. Download now and explore the endless possibilities for your Minecraft world! Please note that this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Minecraft or Mojang.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FreeMcServer at 4.4 against Shadow PC's 3.7. Shadow PC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, 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.
FreeMcServer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 1.9K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Shadow PC's written reviews are positive against 20% of FreeMcServer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, FreeMcServer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow PC | FreeMcServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.9K ratings) | 4.4 (80 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blade SAS | Nuno Facha |
Customer experience
Shadow PC
FreeMcServer
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
FreeMcServer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow PC
No in-app purchases
FreeMcServer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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