Use Case · iPad users
Open compatible Windows-only applications, handle occasional PC work or keep a separate Windows 11 desktop—without replacing the iPad you enjoy or buying another computer.
Jump-Desk gives an iPad user a separate, persistent Windows 11 Pro computer in the cloud. Windows runs remotely; Microsoft Windows App Mobile turns the iPad into its portable display and controls.
It is a strong fit for someone who prefers the iPad but occasionally reaches a hard Windows limit: one desktop-only application, a business workflow designed for a PC, a temporary project or a need to keep a familiar Windows environment available while travelling. Current Jump-Desk tiers include Windows 11 Pro, a 128 GB cloud drive and a choice of Hours, Months or Years.
Jump-Desk does not convert iPadOS into Windows and it is not universally better than a laptop. It needs a suitable internet connection, desktop software can feel better with a keyboard and pointer, and specialist peripherals or GPU-heavy work may require local hardware. Its advantage is focused: keep the lightweight device you already use and add a full compatible Windows desktop only where it creates value.
Three strong iPad use cases
The best fit is not every iPad owner. It is someone who likes working from an iPad but has a clear Windows requirement that does not justify carrying or maintaining another computer.
Install a compatible desktop Windows application on a separate Windows 11 Pro computer while continuing to use iPad apps for everything else. This can suit a business, accounting, administration, development or specialist tool with no useful iPad version.
Check first: confirm the exact application supports Windows 11 and does not require a dedicated GPU, hardware dongle, specialist driver or unusually low latency.
The Hours billing model is designed for occasional work. Start the Jump-Desk when a Windows task appears, return to the same persistent environment and stop it from the dashboard after the session.
This can be more proportionate than buying a Windows laptop that spends most of its life unused.
Windows compute, memory, applications and the current 128 GB drive stay in the cloud. The iPad supplies the display and interaction, while the remote desktop keeps its own persistent settings and files.
A keyboard and trackpad can make longer desktop sessions far more comfortable without changing the execution model.
The commercial case in one sentence: Jump-Desk lets an iPad remain the primary mobile device while a complete Windows environment is available for the smaller part of life or work that genuinely needs a PC.
YOUR NEXT STEP
A remote desktop adds Windows access when an iPad or browser app is missing a required feature. Test input, file transfer and display readability with the exact task before committing to the workflow.
Configure your Jump-Desk
More than an app workaround
An iPad app, a website and a cloud PC solve different problems. Jump-Desk is for the point where the workflow needs desktop Windows itself.
Choose the simpler option when it works: if a native iPad app or web application already supports the complete workflow, use it. Jump-Desk becomes attractive when that route stops short of the desktop Windows experience the task requires.
What using it feels like
The experience is remote rather than emulated. That keeps Windows resources off the iPad, but makes network quality and input choices important.
The Windows environment is persistent, so installed applications, settings and files remain on the Jump-Desk between sessions. It is a separate computer, not a fresh browser session.
Touch can suit quick checks and simple interactions. A supported keyboard and trackpad or mouse are more natural for spreadsheets, long-form typing, development tools and interfaces designed for a PC.
Jump-IT exposes 20 region choices. A geographically closer region will often reduce latency, although the actual result also depends on the local connection and internet route.
Choose the right answer
Jump-Desk is most compelling when the user wants full Windows without owning a Windows computer. Other approaches remain stronger for simpler mobile tasks, existing hardware or offline work.
On smaller screens, swipe sideways to compare every column.
| Decision | Jump-Desk | iPad app or web app | Remote existing PC | Buy a Windows laptop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What runs | A persistent Windows 11 Pro cloud PC | Only the mobile or browser experience offered | The Windows installation on a PC you already own | Windows on dedicated local hardware |
| Install desktop Windows apps | Yes, when compatible with the current VM | No; use the available iPad or web version | Yes, subject to the host PC | Yes, subject to the laptop |
| Own another computer | Not required | Not required | Required and must be maintained | Required |
| Persistence | Applications, settings and files remain on the cloud PC | Depends on the app or service | Remains on the host PC | Remains on the laptop |
| Internet requirement | Required while using Windows | Varies; web apps require it | Required for remote access | Not required for ordinary offline local work |
| Local iPad storage | Windows and the 128 GB drive remain in the cloud | App and downloaded data use iPad storage | Windows data remains on the PC | Uses the laptop’s storage |
| Mobility | Carry the iPad and reconnect from suitable networks | Excellent when the mobile workflow is sufficient | Host must stay powered and reachable | Carry a second computer |
| Best fit | Full Windows, occasional use and no second PC | The required workflow already works natively | You already own a suitable maintained Windows host | Offline, hardware-heavy or all-day Windows work |
Match the plan to the iPad use case
Pricing is loaded by the live Jump-IT creation flow and can vary by region and currency. These cards explain the published product rules without presenting one hard-coded price as universal.
For one Windows-only application, an occasional task, travel or a temporary project. Usage is charged while the machine runs, and the displayed service fee preserves dedicated resources while it is stopped.
Important habit: stop the Jump-Desk from the dashboard after every session.
For Windows that has become part of the regular week. Current tier definitions include up to 300 hours of uptime per month and automatic shutdown after three hours idle.
Compare the live total with expected Hours use.
For a Windows desktop wanted throughout the year. Review the current live checkout terms, expected frequency and application lifespan before making the longer commitment.
A laptop may still be better when dedicated local hardware is essential.
Put the desktop closer to the iPad
A geographically closer region will often reduce latency, although the real result also depends on the iPad’s connection and the route taken by the internet provider.
Choose with the trade-offs visible
A cloud PC cannot work without a network connection. Use a physical Windows computer when flights, fieldwork or unreliable connectivity make offline access non-negotiable.
Current Standard, Pro and Pro+ specifications do not list a dedicated GPU. Hardware dongles, specialist USB devices, low-level drivers and other peripherals need individual compatibility testing.
The current connection requires outbound TCP 3389. Corporate, school, hotel or guest networks may restrict that traffic even when ordinary web browsing works.
Storage and deletion: current tiers provide a 128 GB drive and include 100 GB of data transfer. Export and back up files before deleting a Jump-Desk; Jump-IT support guidance states that deletion tears down the VM, disks, public IP and backups and cannot be reversed.
Direct answers for iPad owners
A Windows cloud PC is a Windows desktop that runs on remote infrastructure while the iPad provides the display and controls. Jump-Desk provisions a persistent Windows 11 Pro desktop and the iPad connects through Windows App Mobile.
The iPad does not replace iPadOS with Windows. With Jump-Desk, the full Windows 11 Pro desktop runs on a remote cloud computer and is displayed on the iPad through Windows App Mobile.
Use Jump-Desk when the required workflow needs a compatible desktop Windows application or a persistent Windows environment that an iPad app or website cannot provide. If a good native iPad or web version already meets the need, that simpler option may be better.
Not for every task, because Windows App Mobile supports interaction from the iPad. A supported keyboard and trackpad or pointer are strongly recommended for text-heavy, spreadsheet, coding and other desktop-oriented workflows.
Yes. Jump-Desk provides administrator access so compatible Windows 11 applications can be installed. Check requirements for a dedicated GPU, specialist hardware, drivers, storage and network access before buying.
Yes. The current Standard, Pro and Pro+ tier definitions include a Windows 11 Pro licence. Review the live configuration and checkout terms before purchase.
No. Jump-Desk is a remote cloud desktop and requires a suitable internet connection while Windows is being used. A physical Windows computer is more appropriate when offline access is essential.
Hours is the natural starting point for occasional or project-based use because usage is charged while the machine runs, alongside the displayed service fee. Stop the Jump-Desk from the dashboard when finished and compare the live regional total with Months before deciding.
Current Standard, Pro and Pro+ specifications do not list a dedicated GPU, so Jump-Desk should not be selected for GPU-dependent gaming, rendering or similar workloads. Check the exact application and hardware requirements before buying.
Install Windows App Mobile, start the Jump-Desk in the Jump-IT dashboard and wait for Running status. Select Connect, open the downloaded RDP file in Windows App Mobile and use the credentials displayed on the dashboard. The detailed iPad guide covers the complete setup.
The Jump-IT Team reviewed the current product tier definitions, 20-region map, dashboard connection instructions, network rule, service-fee explanation and deletion behaviour on 17 July 2026. iPad and Windows App claims were checked against current Microsoft and Apple documentation.
Apple and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows, Windows 11 and Windows App are trademarks of Microsoft. Jump-IT is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple or Microsoft. Product specifications, availability and prices can change; current vendor documentation and live checkout terms take precedence.
SEE THE PRODUCT IN ACTION
These recordings show the current Jump-IT interface with demonstration data. Use the controls to pause, replay or view a recording full screen.
Name your desktop, choose a region and plan, and review the configuration before checkout.
Follow the dashboard in a tablet-sized browser, then see the steps to continue in Windows App on iPad.
CURRENT WORKFLOWS · SEPTEMBER 2026
A useful trial should cover the complete job: open a real file, use the keyboard shortcuts you depend on, test the pointer, export the result and reconnect later. That is particularly relevant for reporting, desktop-only study tools and a client’s Windows application. Remote access gives you a Windows environment; it does not change a vendor’s licensing or peripheral requirements.
For a colleague working from an iPad, Jump-Teams provides their own account and an assigned desktop. Confirm Windows access before the first appointment, keep the client up to date and agree when to stop the desktop. The recordings above show the actual setup and connection controls.
Read the business guide to invitations, roles, funding and desktop assignments.
Explore Jump-Teams →Follow a practical onboarding checklist, from a first pilot to reviewing access when a role changes.
Read the team onboarding guide →Eligible Hours desktops use prepaid funding. Compute charges apply while running, and the separate service charge continues while the desktop is retained. Stopping the desktop preserves its files and ends running compute charges; deleting it permanently removes the desktop. Review the wallet, current rates and funding permissions in Jump-IT before creating one.
For regular work, Months includes up to 300 hours of uptime per desktop each month. Review the current Years option when a longer commitment suits the requirement. Each desktop has its own plan, region and performance tier.
Compare current plans →Create a separate Windows 11 Pro Jump-Desk for the application, occasional task or portable desktop that iPadOS cannot provide—without buying and carrying another computer.
In the touchscreen MacBook Pro global-team example, the lead’s local performance work and colleagues’ Windows environments are separate. An iPad can be an appropriate supported access device for a focused role, with suitable input and a reliable connection. Test the required client features; macOS and iPadOS remain different platforms.
Related device guidance added 31 October 2026.
