Shadow PC vs DeskState
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
DeskState
Transform your iPhone into a focused external workspace. This app creates a windowed environment on a monitor with floating panels, keyboard/mouse support, and customizable layouts. Pin favorite web panels to maintain a consistent and efficient setup.
- External display workspace
- Floating windows
- Keyboard and mouse support
- Pin favorite web panels
- Customizable backgrounds
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Turn your iPhone into a clean, focused workspace on an external display. When connected to a monitor or TV, the app creates a windowed environment with floating panels, quick switching, and full keyboard/mouse support — all within a single application. Pin your favourite web panels, organise your layout, and keep your workspace consistent across sessions. Key features: • External display workspace (phone + monitor) • Floating windows with resize and focus controls • Full keyboard and trackpad/mouse support • Pin favourite web panels for quick launch • Minimalist design with customisable backgrounds Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: The workspace lives inside the app and does not replace iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow PC at 45% against DeskState's 0%. Shadow PC also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). DeskState's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. DeskState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shadow PC holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 DeskState's.
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, DeskState every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow PC | DeskState |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blade SAS | Abraham Rubio |
Customer experience
Shadow PC
DeskState
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
DeskState
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow PC
No in-app purchases
DeskState
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$29.99
Questions
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