# DeskX vs DeskState

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeskX at 100% against DeskState's 0%. DeskX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). DeskState's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DeskState is free to download; DeskX costs $12.99 up front. DeskState sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DeskX asks for nothing beyond the download.

DeskX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DeskX's written reviews are positive against 0% of DeskState's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeskX | DeskState |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskx/id6754037980/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskstate/id6757682755/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giovanni Altrui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150088600) | [Abraham Rubio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571784493) |

## What reviewers say

### DeskX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskx/id6754037980)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone and iPad into a multi-window desktop environment with icons, folders, and a customizable Dock. Supports external displays, a multi-tab browser, and a full file manager for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Multi-window interface, External display support, Customizable Dock, Full File Manager, Multi-tab browser, Pencil Overlay for annotation, Spaces for organization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DeskState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskstate/id6757682755)

Transform your iPhone into a focused external workspace. This app creates a windowed environment on a monitor with floating panels, keyboard/mouse support, and customizable layouts. Pin favorite web panels to maintain a consistent and efficient setup.

**Highlights:** External display workspace, Floating windows, Keyboard and mouse support, Pin favorite web panels, Customizable backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeskX free?

DeskX costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeskState free?

DeskState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DeskX or DeskState?

DeskX is rated higher. DeskX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DeskState averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DeskX or DeskState have ads?

Neither DeskX nor DeskState shows ads.

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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.*