Drag and drop the downloaded spacedesk IPA file into the Sideloadly window. Enter your Apple ID credentials to sign the package.
Because "Spacedesk" works very differently on Apple devices compared to Android, here is a feature look into the , how it works, and the realities of installing it.
I’m unable to provide a full “report” on a specific spacedesk.ipa file because:
Wireless networks introduce latency. Connect your iOS device via a lightning/USB-C cable and enable USB Tethering for a near-zero latency experience.
The only official way to get Spacedesk on an iOS device is via the . This is crucial because Spacedesk relies on the proprietary "Spacedesk Driver" running on your Windows PC. The App Store version is verified to work with the latest Windows drivers. Random IPAs found on third-party sites may be outdated, modified, or broken.
If you are unable to access the App Store or side-loading fails, Spacedesk offers a native alternative that requires no IPA installation at all.
I can then guide you on using your own decrypted IPA from a device you own (not redistributed).
An IPA file is the iOS equivalent of an executable program. It contains the compressed binary data, resources, and metadata required to run spacedesk on an iPhone or iPad. Why Users Look for the IPA File