Comparison

Link to Windows vs Thaun

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

Head to head
About

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

About

Thaun

Features
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Thaun helps students, freelancers, and remote workers in Nepal find the perfect place to work outside home before they leave the door. No more arriving at a cafe with dead outlets. No more weak Wi-Fi killing your deadline. No more noisy corners when you need to focus. Thaun shows real productivity conditions for cafes, libraries, and workspaces across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Pokhara so you always know what you're walking into. FIND YOUR THAU Filter spaces by what actually matters: - Wi-Fi quality and real speed scores - Noise level: quiet, moderate, or loud - Charging outlet availability per table - Crowd level and best hours to visit - Seating comfort and laptop friendliness - Student affordability DISCOVER HIDDEN GEMS Go beyond Google Maps. Thaun indexes spaces rated specifically for productivity, from cozy neighborhood cafes in Imadol to rooftop spots in Jhamsikhel. Suburban zones like Budhanilkantha, Kapan, and Lamachaur are mapped for discovery. EARN THAU POINTS Every check-in, review, and photo earns Thau Points. Redeem them for rewards at partner cafes. Explorer, Scout, Mapper, Creator tiers reward exploration and contribution. BUILT FOR NEPAL Thaun is designed for how people work in Kathmandu, understanding local cafe culture, power backup realities, and remote work needs. Find Your Thau.

Screenshots

Link to Windows4 screens
Thaun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Link to Windows at fortnightly against Thaun's every 2 months. Link to Windows also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). Thaun's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link to Windows ships an update fortnightly, Thaun every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Link to Windows versus Thaun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink to WindowsThaun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationTech Himalaya Software Solution Pvt Ltd

Bugs and requests

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

Thaun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

None

Thaun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thaun free?
Thaun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link to Windows or Thaun have ads?
Neither Link to Windows nor Thaun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link to Windows or Thaun?
Link to Windows ships an update fortnightly, and Thaun every 2 months. Most recently, Link to Windows was updated on November 6, 2026 and Thaun on November 5, 2026.

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