Comparison

Shadow PC vs Capi

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

Capi

Features
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Stop losing the fight against your phone. Capi is a focus timer for anyone who gets distracted easily, especially students who need to study. Pick the apps that eat your study or work time and Capi actually blocks them for the length of your session, using Apple's own Screen Time technology. The block is applied at the system level, so it survives you closing Capi or restarting your phone. Every session you finish earns XP, levels up your capybara, and unlocks cosmetics to customize Capi your way, so staying focused feels like a game instead of a chore. This is self-restriction, by your own choice, and not a parental control tool. Capi only ever locks apps on your own device, when you tell it to. Trying to quit early isn't one tap. You'll go through a short, calming breathing pause first (a technique that published research from the Max Planck Institute and Heidelberg University has linked to a major drop in compulsive app-opening), followed by a brief cooldown before you're let out. FOCUS LIKE IT'S A GAME, NOT A CHORE Every session you finish (not bail on) earns XP toward Capi's level ladder, from a fidgety Restless Rodent all the way to a fully radiant Guru. Leveling up unlocks new looks for Capi, custom work/break patterns, and harder strictness tiers like Timeout and Deep Focus. These are modes you choose to turn on once you've earned them. A STREAK THAT ACTUALLY MEANS SOMETHING A daily focus goal keeps you honest today. A streak counter keeps you honest this month. One genuinely bad day won't wreck it: a Streak Shield automatically covers a miss, no guilt required. BRING YOUR BUDDIES Add a few real friends, see who's mid-session right now, and compare this week's focus minutes on your own private Weekly Focus League, never public. Nudge a buddy whose streak looks at risk, or link a Duo Streak that pauses (never breaks) on an off day. BUILT FOR CRUNCH TIME Capi is bold, a little competitive, and built for the specific adrenaline of finals week, deadline week, or any day you have to get it done. WHAT'S FREE The full core loop is free, forever: sessions, real blocking, XP, levels, streaks, up to 5 blocklist apps, and your stats. CAPI PRO • Unlimited blocklist apps (free is capped at 5) • Unlimited blocked app categories (free is capped at 1) • Unlimited buddies (free is capped at 3) • Custom multi-round work/break patterns • Faster Streak Shield accrual: a shield every 4 days instead of every 7 Your data stays yours. Capi never sees which apps you picked to block, only opaque tokens Apple's own framework hands us, and has no ad or analytics SDK watching you. Full plain-language details in the in-app privacy policy. Real blocking. Real streaks. A capybara who's gently judging you if you don't study. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Capi Pro is available as a monthly subscription (US$3.99/month) or an annual subscription (US$29.99/year). Prices may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the period ending. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://focus-timer-e41f8.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://focus-timer-e41f8.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Shadow PC4 screens
Capi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow PC at none against Capi's 10. Shadow PC also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Capi's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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. Capi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, Capi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow PC versus Capi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow PCCapi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB59 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBlade SASMuhammad Hasby

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

Capi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadow PC

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Capi

One-time10
  • Gold Crown$0.99
  • Lionheart Beard$0.99
  • Royal Scepter$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Royal Robe$0.99
  • Finals Week Hoodie$0.99
  • Suit$0.99
  • Hot Springs$0.99
  • Castle Hall$0.99
  • Aurora Night$0.99
  • Neon Arcade$0.99

Questions

Is Shadow PC free?
Shadow PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capi free?
Capi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow PC or Capi have ads?
Neither Shadow PC nor Capi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow PC or Capi?
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Capi weekly. Most recently, Shadow PC was updated on October 15, 2026 and Capi on October 5, 2026.

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