# Gyazo vs Shadow PC

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gyazo | Shadow PC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyazo/id625725292/reviews) | **[3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-pc/id1446621967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **45.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Helpfeel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400376786) | [Blade SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337702676) |

## What reviewers say

### Gyazo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyazo/id625725292)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gyazo Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- iPad native support
- Video upload capability
- Batch deletion of photos
- Tile view/grid layout for photos
- Save photos to device storage


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*