Comparison

Sylaps 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

Sylaps

Connect instantly with anyone through a simple link, no installations or complex codes needed. Seamlessly communicate via video, audio, chat, and file sharing with enterprise-grade security and high-quality streams. Available across all platforms for effortless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Link-based meeting invites
  • Cross-network contact access
  • Video and audio calls
  • Chat and file sharing
  • Enterprise-grade security
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Sylaps - Meet with anyone. Now. * Simple as clicking on a link to join a conversation You no longer need to hustle your clients, customers and teammates with installing plugins, entering long ID code or adding people to an address book. Just send them a link. * Reach all your existing contacts in just one click By connecting your social networks to Sylaps, you can start conversations with any of your contacts and invite them to participate even if they are not in the same network. * Video Call or Audio Call and Chat and File sharing. All in one secure service. Sylaps has been built with enterprise-grade security. All your data are encrypted and we assure you very high-quality audio and video and no size limit for file transfer. * We have built the app for every platform too Sylaps has been built to work in your browser using WebRTC. Unfortunately, not all the browsers support secure Video and Audio call. With our Native applications we have you and your participants covered on any platform. More info: https://sylaps.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

Sylaps4 screens
Shadow PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sylaps at 90% against Shadow PC's 45%. Sylaps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Shadow PC's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sylaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow PC has 1.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sylaps's written reviews are positive against 45% of Shadow PC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sylaps ships an update every 3 months, Shadow PC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sylaps versus Shadow PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSylapsShadow PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better3.7 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSylapsBlade SAS

Customer experience

Sylaps

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Shadow PC

All ratings1,917 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews431 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative42.7%

Bugs and requests

Sylaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Sylaps

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow PC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sylaps free?
Sylaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow PC free?
Shadow PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sylaps or Shadow PC?
Sylaps is rated higher. Sylaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shadow PC averages 3.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Sylaps or Shadow PC have ads?
Neither Sylaps nor Shadow PC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sylaps or Shadow PC?
Sylaps ships an update every 3 months, and Shadow PC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sylaps was updated on October 2, 2026 and Shadow PC on October 13, 2026.

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