# Desktop PC Browser vs Duet Air

The clearest difference is monetization model: Desktop PC Browser at free with in-app purchases against Duet Air's subscription. Desktop PC Browser also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Duet Air's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 374). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Duet Air sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Desktop PC Browser against 4.3 for Duet Air. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Air has 1.9K ratings behind it against 374, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Desktop PC Browser's written reviews are positive against 24% of Duet Air's.

Desktop PC Browser ships an update every 2 months, Duet Air every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop PC Browser | Duet Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-air-remote-desktop/id1531326998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 374 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **23.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 47 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [江真 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518965183) | [Duet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935754063) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop PC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210)

Browse the web with full desktop functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Easily switch between desktop and mobile versions of websites, enjoy safe browsing with biometric authentication, and save frequently visited URLs.

**Highlights:** View webpages with full desktop functionality, Switch between desktop and mobile website versions, Multiple user agent choices, Safe browsing with Touch ID/Face ID, Favorite and add common URLs, Long screenshot of webpages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Browser Subscription 1 | $0.99 | per month |
| PC Browser Subscription 1w | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Subscription 1w sale | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 sale | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 12 | $4.99 | per year |
| PC Subscription 12 sale | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Useful for watching things
- 👍 Ads not intrusive (one review)

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 💸 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 Unusable with ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Not secure

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open other apps
- Site errors on mobile
- Google sign-in blocked
- Ads appear after one use
- App crashes/doesn't work

**Requested features**

- More desktop features
- Allow landscape mode
- More affordable pricing


### Duet Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-air-remote-desktop/id1531326998)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into an advanced remote desktop or an extra display for your Mac or PC. Experience unparalleled performance and zero lag, with touch and gesture support. Offers professional-grade drawing capabilities with Apple Pencil integration for artists and designers.

**Highlights:** Remote desktop functionality, Extra display for Mac/PC, Touch and gesture support, Apple Pencil integration for drawing, Wireless and wired connectivity, Zero lag performance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duet Air (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Duet Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Useful as a second screen
- 🚀 Zero lag
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and low resolution
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with Citrix
- Breaks Windows network
- Bricked user's PC
- Login screen issues
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Improve wireless stability
- Add audio support
- Better integration with drawing apps
- Easier subscription cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop PC Browser free?

Desktop PC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duet Air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desktop PC Browser or Duet Air?

Desktop PC Browser is rated higher. Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Duet Air averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Desktop PC Browser or Duet Air have ads?

Both Desktop PC Browser and Duet Air show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop PC Browser or Duet Air?

Desktop PC Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Duet Air every 3 weeks. Most recently, Desktop PC Browser was updated on November 9, 2026 and Duet Air on November 3, 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.*