# Playir vs Shadow PC

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow PC at 3.8 against Playir's 2.0. Shadow PC also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 9%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Playir's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playir sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow PC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 2K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Playir's written reviews are positive against 45% of Shadow PC's.

Playir ships an update monthly, Shadow PC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playir | Shadow PC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playir-game-and-app-creator/id602607720/reviews) | **[3.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-pc/id1446621967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | **44.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ashraf Samy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294961657) | [Blade SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337702676) |

## What reviewers say

### Playir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playir-game-and-app-creator/id602607720)

Build your own games and applications using pre-made templates and intuitive design tools. Customize user interfaces, characters, and code visually. Share your creations instantly with friends or embed them on websites.

**Highlights:** Game and app creation platform, Pre-made templates, UI, Level, Character, 3D Model design tools, Visual code editor, Instant app preview, Web link sharing, Embeddable on websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top up | $0.99 | one-time |
| App Template | $9.99 | one-time |
| Playir Pro (+1 Year) | $59.99 | one-time |


### Shadow PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-pc/id1446621967)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playir free?

Playir 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, Playir or Shadow PC?

Shadow PC is rated higher. Playir averages 2.0 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Shadow PC averages 3.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Playir or Shadow PC have ads?

Neither Playir nor Shadow PC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playir or Shadow PC?

Playir ships an update monthly, and Shadow PC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Playir was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shadow PC on November 11, 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.*