Comparison

RemotePC Remote Desktop vs spacedesk

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

Head to head
About

RemotePC Remote Desktop

Access your office or home computers from your iOS device with high-speed, 4K quality remote desktop access. Transfer files, control applications, and collaborate with others remotely.

Highlights
  • Instant remote computer access
  • Connect to multiple computers
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Access PCs and Macs
  • File transfer
  • Remote printing
  • Record remote sessions
Features
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Access remote computers anytime by installing the RemotePC application on your iOS devices. Connect to your office or home computers from anywhere with a speed of 60 FPS and 4K quality. Access files, folders, emails, and software applications on remote machines, whether it's after-hours or while on the go. Features: • Instant remote computer access, provided there is an active internet connection and RemotePC application installed on it •. Connect to multiple remote computers at the same time and manage each session independently. • Provides efficient team work with friends or colleagues by accessing their remote computers to work on presentations, documents, view/edit media files, etc. • Access PCs and MACs using your iOS devices. • Enhanced performance and low latency • Cross-platform compatibility • 60 FPS speed allowing 4K quality  • Faster remote streaming for gamers •. Supports Apple Pencil for precise navigation and control on compatible iPad devices. Functionalities: • Transfer files via your iOS devices and computers with/without remote session. • Enable inactivity timeout to retain remote session running in the background for the specified time. • Lock the remote system via your iOS device. • Configure the display quality and speed of the remote session. • Modify the screen resolution of the remote display • Record remote sessions while accessing via iOS devices. • Control clipboard actions (copy and paste) from your iOS devices. • Access and manage logged off and locked devices remotely. • Remote printing of documents and images using a local printer. • Chat with the recipients for effective communication. • Enable ‘Trusted Devices’ for enhanced security of your RemotePC account. • Enable ‘Blank Host Screen’ to work privately on your remote device by turning the screen blank. • View multiple monitors at the same time for Enterprise accounts. • Restart your remote system via the iOS device in a safe mode. • Collaborate effectively by using Whiteboard to draw on the remote screen. • Multiple users can simultaneously access and work on a single remote machine. • Multitask during remote sessions by opening multiple iPad apps simultaneously

About

spacedesk

Extend your Windows PC's desktop to another device wirelessly or via USB. Use your tablet or phone as a drawing tablet or a portable second monitor for travel and productivity.

Highlights
  • Windows desktop extension
  • Screen mirroring
  • Remote desktop viewer
  • Drawing tablet functionality
  • Wireless display monitor
  • USB display monitor
  • Remote control
Features
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Windows computer desktop extension, mirroring and remoting tool for WiFi, USB or LAN. Supports applications like: - Screen Cast (to television, tablet or smart phone) - Desktop Remoting Viewer (over USB and Local Area Network) - Drawing Tablet (drawing and painting with digitizer pen) - Wireless Display Monitor (similar to Miracast, RDP, AirPlay and Sidecar) - USB Display Monitor (similar to DisplayLink) - Remote Access (over USB link, WiFi and LAN) - Remote Control (wireless and wired) - Screen Streaming (including audio) - Screen Mirroring (over the air and via cable) - Screen Cloning - Extension Screen - Windows Desktop Workspace Extension - Windows Desktop Duplication (clone) - Windows Desktop Streaming - Personal Computer Desktop Presenter - Virtual Monitor for Desktop PC - Second Display On The Go - TV, mobile or tablet screen as Side by Side Display - Alternative to Miracast, AirPlay and Sidecar - Portable Multimonitor Screen for Travel - Access main computer from mobile device - Software KVM-Switch (Keyboard Video Mouse) - Software Display Hub - Software Display Switch - Projector Screen Viewer - Input Console - Input Terminal - Tablet Input Device - Windows Graphics Tablet App - Windows Tablet as sketchbook for drawing artwork - Creative Video Wall App - Video Wall w. Any Angle Rotation Instruction manual, documentation and detailed setup: https://manual.spacedesk.net Quick Guide: 1. Install spacedesk DRIVER software for Windows Primary PC. Download from: https://www.spacedesk.net 2. Install this spacedesk Viewer app for iOS. 3. Open this spacedesk Viewer app and connect to Windows Primary PC. Connection: USB or LAN (Local Area Network). LAN: Driver and Viewer must be on the same network - via Mobile Hotspot Note: Does NOT need internet connection! The Windows Primary Machine running spacedesk Driver... ...supports Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported. Dual monitor and multi monitor configurations are supported. Needs spacedesk drivers installed. Download: https://www.spacedesk.net The Secondary Machine or Device (iOS network display client)... ...is an iPad, iPhone or device running the spacedesk iOS app. The wireless and wired cable connection... ...connects Windows Primary Machine to Secondary Machine or Device over USB, LAN (Local Area Network e.g. Ethernet) and/or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network). Local Area Network connection can be wired or over WiFi. TCP/IP network protocol is required. More information on: https://www.spacedesk.net Instruction Manual: https://manual.spacedesk.net/ Support Forum: https://forum.spacedesk.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/spacedesk/330909083726073 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkWZSwBD-XY — LIGHTNING FAST — To achieve unparalleled performance and display quality with zero lag, use cable connection over USB or Local Area Network. Try to circumvent WiFi and network routers. E.g. configure Windows PC or iOS device as WiFi Access Point (Hotspot) and connect directly before connecting spacedesk. Please check chapter "Performance Tuning" in the instruction manual: https://manual.spacedesk.net — REMOTE CONTROL INPUT AND OUTPUT PERIPHERAL ACCESSORIES — - Touchscreen (multitouch and single touch - Touchpad - Mouse Pointer Control - Keyboard - Pressure Sensitive Stylus Pen - Audio Speaker — SETTINGS AND OPTIONS — - Landscape View - Portrait View — SYSTEM SUPPORT — Supported are iOS versions 11.x+ (including MacOS on Apple Silicon Chips) and PCs with Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported.

Screenshots

RemotePC Remote Desktop4 screens
spacedesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

RemotePC Remote Desktop and spacedesk both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of spacedesk's written reviews are positive against 56% of RemotePC Remote Desktop's. spacedesk also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. RemotePC Remote Desktop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and spacedesk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RemotePC Remote Desktop against 4.7 for spacedesk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of RemotePC Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 71% of spacedesk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, spacedesk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RemotePC Remote Desktop versus spacedesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotePC Remote Desktopspacedesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings)4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better2.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDrive Incorporateddatronicsoft Technology GmbH

Customer experience

RemotePC Remote Desktop

All ratings3,531 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative36.3%

spacedesk

All ratings2,167 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews895 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

RemotePC Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Inability to login or access remote computers
  • Freezing and lagging during remote sessions
  • Disconnections and loss of remote control

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Keyboard and mouse functionality on mobile
  • Remote restart and FileVault options
  • Customizable security settings
  • Better remote session management

spacedesk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

RemotePC Remote Desktop

One-time9
  • RemotePC Basic Plan$6.99
  • Consumer Plan$6.99
  • Solo 1 User 1 Computer at $29.99$29.99
Show 6 more
  • Consumer 1 Computer at $29.99$29.99
  • Solo 1 User 2 Computers at $59.99$59.99
  • Consumer 2 Computer at $59.99$59.99
  • RemotePC ConsumerPlan$69.99
  • Pro 1 User 10 Computers at $99.99$99.99
  • SOHO 10 Computers at $99.99$99.99
11 purchases

spacedesk

One-time11
  • Business License: 46-50 Conn.$9.00
  • Business License: 41-45 Conn.$18.00
  • Business License: 1 connection$19.00
Show 8 more
  • Business License: 36-40 Conn.$25.00
  • Business License: 31-35 Conn.$35.00
  • Business License: 26-30 Conn.$45.00
  • Business License: 21-25 Conn.$50.00
  • Business License: 16-20 Conn.$59.00
  • Business License: 11-15 Conn.$60.00
  • Business License: 6-10 Conn.$70.00
  • Business License: 2-5 Conn.$79.00

Questions

Is RemotePC Remote Desktop free?
RemotePC Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is spacedesk free?
spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemotePC Remote Desktop or spacedesk?
spacedesk is rated higher. RemotePC Remote Desktop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while spacedesk averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.
Do RemotePC Remote Desktop or spacedesk have ads?
Neither RemotePC Remote Desktop nor spacedesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemotePC Remote Desktop or spacedesk?
RemotePC Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 weeks, and spacedesk every 3 weeks. Most recently, RemotePC Remote Desktop was updated on September 22, 2026 and spacedesk on September 23, 2026.

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