Comparison

Gyazo 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

Gyazo

Instantly capture screenshots and photos, upload them, and share them with a simple link. Enjoy unlimited storage and seamless sharing across devices for both personal and professional needs.

Highlights
  • Instant screenshot and photo upload
  • Automatic link generation
  • Upload from camera and albums
  • Share via chat, social media, email
  • Cross-device sync with desktop
  • Unlimited storage
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Gyazo is a globally trusted service that lets you instantly upload screenshots and photos, then share them easily with a link. Main Features ・Automatically upload and create a link right after taking a photo with the camera ・Automatically upload from your albums or screenshots ・Upload from other apps via the share menu, including the Photos app ・Select and upload multiple photos at once Why Users Love Gyazo ・Free with unlimited storage ・Shareable link is generated instantly upon upload ・Perfect for sharing via chat, social media, or email ・Sync with Gyazo on desktop to manage everything across devices ・Great for both personal and professional use If you're looking for the easiest way to save and share screenshots, try Gyazo. Download now and enjoy a smoother screenshot experience! https://gyazo.com

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

Gyazo4 screens
Shadow PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow PC at 3.7 against Gyazo's 2.6. Shadow PC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Gyazo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 1.9K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Gyazo's written reviews are positive against 45% of Shadow PC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gyazo ships an update every 5 weeks, Shadow PC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gyazo versus Shadow PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyazoShadow PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (87 ratings)3.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews45.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings871.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHelpfeel Inc.Blade SAS

Customer experience

Gyazo

All ratings87 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative48.6%

Shadow PC

All ratings1,917 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative42.5%

User reviews

Gyazo

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy photo sharing
  • 🔗 Converts images to shareable links
  • 💻 Good cross-device synchronization
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎯 Useful for Discord and social media

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Excessive permission requests (camera, location, photos)
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • ❌ Cannot view uploaded photos in app
  • ⚠️ Upload failures and silent failures
  • 🔐 Account linking issues

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

Gyazo

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes when selecting photos from camera roll
  • Upload fails silently with limited photo access
  • Cannot view previously uploaded images
  • Account not linking to uploaded photos
  • Blue button in center causes crash
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  • Photos remain selected after app exit
  • Login magic link not sending
  • Geolocation requirement causes crashes
  • App freezes when opening photos
  • Album viewing functionality broken
  • iPadOS 13+ incompatibility
  • iPhone notch not properly cropped
  • Loading issues with large photo libraries

Requested features

11 requests
  • iPad native support
  • Video upload capability
  • Batch deletion of photos
  • Tile view/grid layout for photos
  • Save photos to device storage
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  • Screenshot capture without camera access
  • Improved refresh/reload functionality
  • Better account management and cancellation process
  • Dark mode option
  • Multi-photo upload at once
  • Drag-and-drop functionality

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

Gyazo

Subscriptions1
  • Gyazo Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
None

Shadow PC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gyazo free?
Gyazo 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, Gyazo or Shadow PC?
Shadow PC is rated higher. Gyazo averages 2.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Shadow PC averages 3.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Gyazo or Shadow PC have ads?
Gyazo shows ads; Shadow PC does not.
Which is updated more often, Gyazo or Shadow PC?
Gyazo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shadow PC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gyazo was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shadow PC on September 23, 2026.

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