Shadow PC vs Gravel Host
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
Gravel Host
Easily deploy and manage your own high-performance Minecraft server with dedicated hosting. Monitor, configure, and control your game servers with intuitive tools suitable for all experience levels.
- One-click server deployment
- Real-time server monitoring
- Easy configuration and management
- 24/7 support team
- Dedicated servers
- Customizable server settings
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Gravel Host puts your game servers in your pocket. Deploy, monitor and control your Minecraft and game servers from anywhere — no laptop needed. Whether you're launching your first server or you're a seasoned admin, Gravel Host is built to be simple, fast and powerful. Everything you need to run your server is right at your fingertips. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Power control — start, stop and restart in one tap • Live stats — real-time CPU, RAM and disk usage • Console — watch live logs and send commands • Files — browse and edit with a built-in code editor • Backups — create and restore on the go • Databases, schedules, startup variables and network settings • Sub-users — invite others and set their permissions MADE FOR MINECRAFT • See who's online and manage players in real time • Op, kick, ban and whitelist with a tap • Install plugins, mods and modpacks straight from the app STAY IN THE LOOP • Push notifications when a server goes offline or back online • A home-screen widget for status and player counts at a glance SAFE AND SUPPORTED Your servers are protected against DDoS attacks, and our support team is available around the clock. As online services grow, DDoS attacks have become increasingly common — we take the steps needed to keep your servers online and secure. Available in English and French. Note: Gravel Host is the companion app for Gravel Host game hosting — you'll need a Gravel Host account and at least one server to sign in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gravel Host at 100% against Shadow PC's 45%. Gravel Host also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Shadow PC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Gravel Host holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 2K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Gravel Host's.
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, Gravel Host every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow PC | Gravel Host |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (2K ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blade SAS | Gravel Host |
Customer experience
Shadow PC
Gravel Host
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
Gravel Host
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow PC
No in-app purchases
Gravel Host
No in-app purchases
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