Comparison

Desktop Computer by Shells vs Avica Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Desktop Computer by Shells

Access your cloud-based virtual desktop for daily computing tasks. Edit documents, run desktop applications, create media content, and browse the web from anywhere. Requires an existing account.

Highlights
  • Cloud virtual desktop access
  • Daily computing tasks
  • Document editing and creation
  • Access desktop applications
  • Audio and video content creation
  • Internet browsing
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The Shells™ App connects you to your Shells cloud computer. Shells™ provides a virtual desktop computer in the cloud. Shells cloud computers can be used for your daily computing needs from editing and creating documents, accessing desktop applications, creating audio and video content, and surfing the internet. You need an existing Shells account in order to use this app.

About

Avica Remote Desktop

Access your computers and mobile phones remotely with a secure and seamless connection. Ideal for remote work, IT support, or students, this software offers high performance and user-friendly controls. Enjoy features like multi-monitor support and real-time sound transmission.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform support
  • Multi-to-multi monitor
  • Remote reboot and shutdown
  • Intuitive touch gestures
  • Real-time sound transmission
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Blank screen privacy
Features
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Avica is dedicated to offering simple, secure and seamless remote access to computers and mobile phones. Whether you're working from home, IT support, or a student studying remotely, Avica's remote desktop software makes the connection possible. Key Features: -Cross-platform support – computers and mobile phones -Multi-to-multi monitor -Remote reboot and shutdown -Intuitive touch and control gestures -Sound transmission in real-time -Industry-acknowledged security: AES-256 encryption -Blank screen: show only a black screen on the remote desktop to protect your privacy Quick guide: 1. Install and launch Avica on both devices. 2. Enter the device ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Grant access to connect remotely. Why choose Avica? -High frame rates, low latency -No compression, no color loss -Seamless performance -Banking-standard encryption -User-friendly interface Privacy Policy: https://www.avica.link/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avica.link/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Desktop Computer by Shells4 screens
Avica Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avica Remote Desktop at 70% against Desktop Computer by Shells's 25%. Avica Remote Desktop also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Desktop Computer by Shells's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Avica Remote Desktop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per year. Desktop Computer by Shells asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avica Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Desktop Computer by Shells's written reviews are positive against 70% of Avica Remote Desktop's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Desktop Computer by Shells versus Avica Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop Computer by ShellsAvica Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (12 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1232 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB155 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperE Shells Inc.RAYWING PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Desktop Computer by Shells

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Avica Remote Desktop

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Desktop Computer by Shells

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Avica Remote Desktop

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Desktop Computer by Shells free?
Desktop Computer by Shells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avica Remote Desktop free?
Avica Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desktop Computer by Shells or Avica Remote Desktop?
Avica Remote Desktop is rated higher. Desktop Computer by Shells averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Avica Remote Desktop averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

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