SpatialAR vs Desktop Mode OS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpatialAR
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SpatialAR is an innovative Spatial Computing App that enables the visualisation of georeferenced virtual content overlaid on top of the real world using iPhone and augmented reality. The system uses all of the most advanced sensor technology in the device, combined with artificial intelligence and the latest generation of geo-referencing services to enable precise and accurate spatial positioning. Thanks to a very powerful GIS backend, you can create and edit project files and view them in the field in augmented reality via the mobile app that you can download for free from the store.
Desktop Mode OS
Transform your iPhone into a powerful desktop workstation, extending its capabilities to external displays like AR glasses, monitors, or TVs. Experience a high-performance desktop environment using your phone's native silicon, with innovative input modes for seamless interaction.
- Turn iPhone into a desktop workstation
- Extend to AR glasses, monitors, TVs
- Spatial productivity with AR glasses
- Multiple input modes: Air Mouse, Hand Tracking, Liquid Trackpad
- Connect to any display (USB-C, HDMI, AirPlay)
- Sync Assistant for webview issues
- Pin frequently used sessions to dock
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Turn your iPhone into a pro-grade desktop workstation! ProDocktive extends your iPhone to any external display — AR Glasses, Monitors, or TVs — creating a high-performance, multi-window desktop environment powered entirely by your phone. Your iPhone becomes the engine, trackpad, air mouse, and spatial hand tracker. No Mac or PC required! THE ULTIMATE AR & XR COMPANION Unlock spatial productivity with XREAL, VITURE, Rokid, and RayNeo glasses. • Infinite Real Estate: Say goodbye to simple screen mirroring. Experience a massive virtual desktop for immersive multitasking. • Privacy by Design: Work on sensitive projects in public spaces with total confidence. • Spatial Interaction: Control your desktop with futuristic Hand Tracking or Air Mouse navigation. CONNECT TO ANY DISPLAY • AR Glasses: Instant, private cinema-sized workstation. • USB-C / HDMI: Wired, zero-latency output to any monitor or TV. • AirPlay: Wireless freedom for zero-friction browsing and casting. REVOLUTIONARY INPUT MODES • Air Mouse: Point your iPhone like a laser to move the cursor with physical precision. • Hand Tracker (BETA): Use your iPhone's camera for hands-free spatial gestures. • Liquid Trackpad: Transform your screen into a premium multi-touch trackpad (scroll, swipe, pinch-to-zoom). • Bluetooth Support: Pair your favorite keyboard and mouse for a true PC feel. PRO-GRADE FEATURES & PRIVACY • Native Desktop UI: Optimized for large-scale displays and precision input. • Pin to Dock: Save frequently used web apps for lightning-fast access. • 100% On-Device: No cloud lag, no video compression. Pixel-perfect rendering using your iPhone's GPU. Requirements: iOS 18+ and compatible USB-C/HDMI adapters or AirPlay displays. Privacy Policy: https://prodocktive.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpatialAR at none against Desktop Mode OS's 2. SpatialAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price 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. Desktop Mode OS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. SpatialAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
SpatialAR ships an update every 2 days, Desktop Mode OS every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpatialAR | Desktop Mode OS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Esimple | Gautam Sukhramani |
In-app purchases
SpatialAR
No in-app purchases
Desktop Mode OS
- Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$19.99
Questions
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