Shadow PC vs NimbleDesk
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
NimbleDesk
Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad with fast, responsive streaming. Control your desktop with real mice, keyboards, or custom touch controls. Use your iPad as an extra monitor or collaborate with others by sharing your desktop.
- Fast, responsive remote desktop streaming
- Support for real mice, keyboards, and controllers
- Customizable on-screen touch controls
- Use iPad as an extra wireless monitor
- Securely share and access desktops with others
- High-quality video and audio streaming
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NimbleDesk gives you fast, responsive access to your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad, wherever you are. Built around ultra-low-latency peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming and hardware-accelerated video, NimbleDesk is designed to make remote desktop control feel as immediate as possible. Whether you're working remotely, playing games, checking something on your PC, or using your iPad as an extra display, NimbleDesk keeps your desktop close at hand. FAST, HIGH-QUALITY REMOTE ACCESS Stream your Windows desktop with both video and audio at up to 4K and 60 FPS. Choose between quality modes that prioritize responsiveness or smoother playback depending on what you're doing. Whenever possible, NimbleDesk connects directly to your computer using a peer-to-peer connection. When a direct connection isn't available, encrypted relay servers can keep you connected across more restrictive networks. USE REAL MICE, KEYBOARDS, AND CONTROLLERS Connect compatible Bluetooth mice, keyboards, and game controllers to your iPhone or iPad and use them to control your remote PC. NimbleDesk is built for more than basic desktop navigation, making it suitable for gaming, productivity, and applications that benefit from precise input. CREATE CUSTOM TOUCH CONTROLS Layouts let you build your own on-screen controls for the things you use most. Add push buttons, toggle buttons, joysticks, and button pads, then configure them to send: - Keyboard input and shortcuts - Mouse input - Controller input - Common macros and input combinations Create layouts for games, creative applications, productivity workflows, or anything else that benefits from quick touch access. TURN YOUR IPAD INTO AN EXTRA MONITOR View any monitor connected to your Windows PC, or create a virtual display and use your iPad as an additional wireless monitor alongside your desktop or laptop. Move your work to another screen, keep reference material nearby, or extend your desktop without adding another physical monitor. CONNECT TO DESKTOPS SHARED WITH YOU Add friends and coworkers as connections, and they can invite you to access their Windows desktop. When someone shares a desktop with you, NimbleDesk lets you securely view and control it from your iPhone or iPad, according to the permissions set by the host. Jump into a game together, collaborate on a project, or simply check out what someone's working on. FREE TO GET STARTED The free tier includes: - Remote streaming up to 720p at 30 FPS - Up to 5 GB of encrypted relay usage - Direct peer-to-peer connections when available - An automatic 30-day trial of Premium features Premium unlocks higher streaming quality and additional capabilities for users who want the best NimbleDesk experience. AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS PCS NimbleDesk currently connects to Windows computers running the NimbleDesk desktop app. Support for additional desktop platforms is planned for the future. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.nimble-desk.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.nimble-desk.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NimbleDesk at 5.0 against Shadow PC's 3.7. NimbleDesk also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Shadow PC's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
NimbleDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Shadow PC ships an update every 6 weeks, NimbleDesk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow PC | NimbleDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blade SAS | Gudka Ventures LLC |
Customer experience
Shadow PC
NimbleDesk
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
NimbleDesk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow PC
No in-app purchases
NimbleDesk
No in-app purchases
Questions
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