# Shadow PC vs Pand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow PC at 45% against Pand's 0%. Shadow PC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). Pand's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow PC holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 2K ratings behind it against 157, 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 0% of Pand's.

Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, Pand every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow PC | Pand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-pc/id1446621967/reviews)** | [3.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pand-a-gamepad-pro-connect-app/id6741677900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | **44.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blade SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337702676) | [Hung Le Nhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790809716) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-pc/id1446621967)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Pand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pand-a-gamepad-pro-connect-app/id6741677900)

Connect your Bluetooth gamepads to your iOS device for a seamless, zero-latency game streaming experience. Organize game tasks and skills for efficient gameplay. Supports most Bluetooth gamepads and requires iOS 17.0 or later.

**Highlights:** Scan and connect Bluetooth gamepads, Play on a virtual gamepad, Game task and skill management, Wide Bluetooth gamepad compatibility, Zero-latency game streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow PC free?

Shadow PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pand free?

Pand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow PC or Pand?

Shadow PC is rated higher. Shadow PC averages 3.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Pand averages 3.4 from 157 ratings.

### Do Shadow PC or Pand have ads?

Neither Shadow PC nor Pand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow PC or Pand?

Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pand every 2 days. Most recently, Shadow PC was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pand on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*