Comparison

Shadow PC vs PaperToPlan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access full Windows 10 PC
  • Use on any device
  • Low bandwidth support
  • Connect peripherals
  • Automatic resolution scaling
Features
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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

About

PaperToPlan

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PaperToPlan turns household paperwork into one clear next step you can check and edit. Scan with your camera, choose a photo or PDF, or send a document from the Share sheet. PaperToPlan reads the paper and drafts the details that matter, such as a due date, amount, contact, or instruction. It also shows the matching words from the paper so you can compare them before you act. MAKE THE PAPER USEFUL • Edit the suggested title and details. • Add a reminder or calendar event only when you confirm. • Ask questions about a saved paper. • Mark work handled and keep the paper in a searchable archive. • Reopen, share, save a copy, or delete saved papers whenever you choose. • Keep a history of recurring bills you decide to track. MADE FOR EVERYDAY PAPERWORK Use PaperToPlan for bills, appointment letters, school forms, renewal notices, invitations, reservations, return labels, and other household documents. The app can miss or misunderstand details, so always check important dates, amounts, and instructions against the original. CHOOSE HOW PAPERS ARE READ Online sends only the paper's text and the information needed for your request. Your original photo or PDF stays on your iPhone. Before the first Online request, PaperToPlan shows the text and asks for your permission. It hides most digits in recognized card, account, and Social Security numbers before sending. When you ask about a saved paper, the request may also include your question and recent questions and answers about that paper. On this iPhone sends none of the paper's text. When this option is available on your device, the paper is read on your iPhone. Some financial, medical, legal, or very long papers may need you to fill in details yourself. YOUR PAPERS STAY YOURS PaperToPlan does not require an account and does not show ads. You can save a copy of your archive or delete it from the app. Saved papers stay readable and you can still save a copy if your subscription ends. PAPERTOPLAN PLUS Your first completed paper can be reviewed and saved without a subscription. After that, reading new papers or asking new questions requires PaperToPlan Plus. In the U.S., Plus is $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year. Eligible new subscribers receive one week free. Prices and eligibility may vary by region. Both plans include the same features; only the billing period is different. Online reading has safeguards against unusually heavy use. On supported iPhones, On this iPhone remains available while Plus is active. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy: https://papertoplan.app/privacy Terms: https://papertoplan.app/terms

Screenshots

Shadow PC4 screens
PaperToPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow PC at none against PaperToPlan's 2. Shadow PC also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). PaperToPlan's advantage is update cadence (every 10 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PaperToPlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, PaperToPlan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow PC versus PaperToPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow PCPaperToPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlade SASKevin Hudson

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

PaperToPlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadow PC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PaperToPlan

Subscriptions2
  • PaperToPlan Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PaperToPlan Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow PC free?
Shadow PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperToPlan free?
PaperToPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow PC or PaperToPlan have ads?
Neither Shadow PC nor PaperToPlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow PC or PaperToPlan?
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, and PaperToPlan every 10 days. Most recently, Shadow PC was updated on October 21, 2026 and PaperToPlan on October 11, 2026.

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