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spacedesk - USB Display for PC

A Tier
Excellent
87
4.717.4K ratings
2dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Productivity
category
Utilities
category
4+age rating
4languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is spacedesk?

IOS viewer for spacedesk that shows a Windows PC's desktop on an iPad or iPhone over USB, LAN or WiFi.

The app is the iOS Viewer client for spacedesk, a Windows display and remote access tool. It requires the spacedesk driver software installed on a Windows primary PC, which supports Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8.1. The connection can use USB, LAN or WLAN and that no internet connection is needed.

Pricing. Spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Using an iPad as a second display for a Windows PC
  • Drawing with a digitizer pen on a Windows PC from iOS
  • Controlling a Windows PC from an iPhone or iPad on a local network

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Why this app is in A tier

87/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating94
Ratings82
App Store search rank71
Update recency100

A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

spacedesk scores 87 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 82, App Store search rank 71, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Windows computer desktop extension, mirroring and remoting tool for WiFi, USB or LAN. Supports applications like:

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  • Screen Cast (to television, tablet or smart phone)
  • Desktop Remoting Viewer (over USB and Local Area Network)
  • Drawing Tablet (drawing and painting with digitizer pen)
  • Wireless Display Monitor (similar to Miracast, RDP, AirPlay and Sidecar)
  • USB Display Monitor (similar to DisplayLink)
  • Remote Access (over USB link, WiFi and LAN)
  • Remote Control (wireless and wired)
  • Screen Streaming (including audio)
  • Screen Mirroring (over the air and via cable)
  • Screen Cloning
  • Extension Screen
  • Windows Desktop Workspace Extension
  • Windows Desktop Duplication (clone)
  • Windows Desktop Streaming
  • Personal Computer Desktop Presenter
  • Virtual Monitor for Desktop PC
  • Second Display On The Go
  • TV, mobile or tablet screen as Side by Side Display
  • Alternative to Miracast, AirPlay and Sidecar
  • Portable Multimonitor Screen for Travel
  • Access main computer from mobile device
  • Software KVM-Switch (Keyboard Video Mouse)
  • Software Display Hub
  • Software Display Switch
  • Projector Screen Viewer
  • Input Console
  • Input Terminal
  • Tablet Input Device
  • Windows Graphics Tablet App
  • Windows Tablet as sketchbook for drawing artwork
  • Creative Video Wall App
  • Video Wall w. Any Angle Rotation

Instruction manual, documentation and detailed setup:
https://manual.spacedesk.net
Quick Guide:

  • Install spacedesk DRIVER software for Windows Primary PC.

Download from: https://www.spacedesk.net

  • Install this spacedesk Viewer app for iOS.
  • Open this spacedesk Viewer app and connect to Windows Primary PC.

Connection: USB or LAN (Local Area Network).
LAN: Driver and Viewer must be on the same network

  • via Mobile Hotspot

Note: Does NOT need internet connection!

The Windows Primary Machine running spacedesk Driver...
...supports Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported.
Dual monitor and multi monitor configurations are supported.
Needs spacedesk drivers installed. Download: https://www.spacedesk.net

The Secondary Machine or Device (iOS network display client)...
...is an iPad, iPhone or device running the spacedesk iOS app.

The wireless and wired cable connection...
...connects Windows Primary Machine to Secondary Machine or Device over USB, LAN (Local Area Network e.g. Ethernet) and/or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network).
Local Area Network connection can be wired or over WiFi. TCP/IP network protocol is required.

More information on

https://www.spacedesk.net
Instruction Manual: https://manual.spacedesk.net/
Support Forum: https://forum.spacedesk.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/spacedesk/330909083726073
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkWZSwBD-XY - LIGHTNING FAST - To achieve unparalleled performance and display quality with zero lag, use cable connection over USB or Local Area Network. Try to circumvent WiFi and network routers. E.g. configure Windows PC or iOS device as WiFi Access Point (Hotspot) and connect directly before connecting spacedesk. Please check chapter "Performance Tuning" in the instruction manual: https://manual.spacedesk.net - REMOTE CONTROL INPUT AND OUTPUT PERIPHERAL ACCESSORIES - - Touchscreen (multitouch and single touch

  • Touchpad
  • Mouse Pointer Control
  • Keyboard
  • Pressure Sensitive Stylus Pen
  • Audio Speaker - SETTINGS AND OPTIONS - - Landscape View
  • Portrait View - SYSTEM SUPPORT - Supported are iOS versions 11.x+ (including MacOS on Apple Silicon Chips) and PCs with Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported.

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Questions about spacedesk

Does it need an internet connection?

It does not. Connections run over USB, LAN (wired or WiFi) or WLAN. For LAN, the driver and viewer must be on the same network, which the listing says can be a mobile hotspot.

Which computers are supported?

The Windows primary PC needs spacedesk driver software and supports Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8.1. Apple Macs are not supported. The iOS app runs on iPad, iPhone or other iOS devices.

Do I need to install anything besides this app?

Yes. The spacedesk DRIVER software must be installed on the Windows primary PC, downloaded from spacedesk.net, before opening this Viewer app and connecting to it.

Is spacedesk free?

spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is spacedesk right for me?

spacedesk is built for using an iPad as a second display for a windows PC, drawing with a digitizer pen on a windows PC from iOS, controlling a windows PC from an iPhone or iPad on a local network. It sits in the remote desktop list on AppTierList.

Is spacedesk worth it?

spacedesk is A tier, ranked #9 of 15 remote desktop apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 17,372 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 8 apps rank above it.

How does spacedesk compare to Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)?

spacedesk is A tier at 87; Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is A tier at 87. They score the same. spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) is $14.99 to download.

How often is spacedesk updated?

spacedesk was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

List
Remote Desktop (A tier, #9)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
87 / 100
Rank in list
#9 of 15
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
17,372

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Productivity
Current version
(2 days ago)
Size
8 MB
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
4
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified
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