Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Shadow PC

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

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

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

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Shadow PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow PC at none against Connect My Computer's 1. Shadow PC also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 98) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). Connect My Computer's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow PC holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 1.9K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Shadow PC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Shadow PC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Connect My Computer versus Shadow PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerShadow PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings)3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings981.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHana MobileBlade SAS

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

Shadow PC

All ratings1,917 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews431 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative42.7%

User reviews

Connect My Computer

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
  • 💸 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls

Shadow PC

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for gaming and productivity
  • 🚀 Powerful cloud PC experience
  • 👍 Convenient mobile access
  • 👍 Smooth streaming quality
  • 💡 Allows full PC experience on mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • 🔋 High data consumption
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 👎 Lack of mouse/keyboard support

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
None

Shadow PC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow PC free?
Shadow PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Shadow PC?
Shadow PC is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Shadow PC averages 3.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Shadow PC have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor Shadow PC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Shadow PC?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Shadow PC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Shadow PC on October 13, 2026.

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